Tensions between the United States and Brazil have suddenly burst open. Brazil’s president promised to reciprocate against President Trump’s tariffs.

In a significant escalation of trade tensions, US President Donald Trump has threatened Brazil with 50% tariffs on their imports to the United States. The tariff threat seems like a regular part of Donald Trump’s playbook,

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said Thursday that he will impose retaliatory tariffs on the United States if President Donald Trump follows through on a pledge to boost import taxes by 50% over the South American country’s criminal trial against his predecessor, Jair Bolsonaro.