Trump accused of ‘attack on Brazilian democracy’ for sanctioning Bolsonaro judge while slapping a 50% levy on the country – key US politics stories from Wednesday 30 July

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva says he won’t be cowed by Trump ahead of 50% tariffs set to hit Brazil on Friday

The sanctions come before Trump plans to impose tariffs of 50% on imports from Brazil in part because of the prosecution of former President Jair Bolsonaro.