INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Jair Bolsonaro stated on July 13, 2025, that amnesty for January 8 rioters could resolve the U.S
He posted on X that Brazilian authorities must foster harmony among powers
He showed no joy in sanctions harming families or farmers
Bolsonaro faces Supreme Court charges for a coup attempt after losing the 2022 election
Supporters stormed government buildings on January 8, 2023, like the U.S
January 6 riot.Brazil enjoys a trade surplus with the U.S., unique among 180 nations facing duties up to 50%
Exports such as steel, soybeans, and coffee suffer most
The Southeast region, a key export area, braces for major losses.Trump called the trial an international shame and witch hunt in his letter
He demanded an immediate end
Tariff ThreatBolsonaro Says Amnesty Will Bring Economic Peace Amid U.S
Tariff ThreatPresident Lula activated Economic Reciprocity Law 15.122 for countermeasures
He declared Brazil accepts no foreign control
Judicial matters stay independent from outside threats.China condemned the U.S
move on July 11 through spokesperson Mao Ning
She cited breaches of UN sovereignty principles
They see amnesty as the top condition for relief
They push for amnesty and inquiry closures
They charge the family with sovereignty betrayal
