Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has hit back against Donald Trump’s looming 50% tariff threat, declaring Brazil will negotiate as a sovereign nation and not submit to intimidation. Lula warned against letting prosecution of Bolsonaro dictate economic decisions.

The sanctions come days before the U.S. is set to impose 50% tariffs on imports from Brazil, which are partly also in retaliation for Bolsonaro's ongoing criminal prosecution.