India, July 10 -- US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a 50 per cent tariff on all Brazilian products starting August 1, calling the trial of former president Jair Bolsonaro a "Witch Hunt" and an "international disgrace."

Trump said he knew and worked with former president Jair Bolsonaro, whom he held in high esteem, and added that many other world leaders viewed him similarly during his time in office.

"I knew and dealt with former President Jair Bolsonaro, and respected him greatly, as did most other Leaders of Countries. The way that Brazil has treated former President Bolsonaro, a Highly Respected Leader throughout the World during his Term, including by the United States, is an international disgrace. This Trial should ...