The United States has begun investigating Brazil’s trade practices and “anti-corruption interference,” after the president’s criticisms of Brazil’s treatment of Jair Bolsonaro, a Trump ally.

Last week, the US president urged Brazilian authorities to end their prosecution of the country's former President Jair Bolsonaro.

U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff decisions since he took office on January 20 have shocked financial markets and sent a wave of uncertainty through the global economy. Here is a timeline of the major developments: February 1 - Trump imposes 25% tariffs on Mexican and most Canadian imports and 10% on goods from China,

White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett appeared to acknowledge that Trump’s threat to hike tariffs on Brazil is not because of a trade deficit. — Trump is likely to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping soon,