Brazil’s President forcefully rebuked Trump after the U.S. leader called the prosecution of Lula’s predecessor, Bolsonaro, a “witch hunt” and hiked tariffs on the Latin American nation.

WASHINGTON, July 9 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Wednesday his administration will charge Brazil with a 50% tariff on products sent to the U.S. starting August 1 while the Republican leader also expressed support for former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro.

President Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on goods from Brazil—the highest rate he has announced since he began announcing new levies this week in letters on social media—directly citing the country’s ongoing prosecution of former President Jair Bolsonaro, which he referred to as an “international disgrace” and a “witch hunt.”