By Tiana Cole | HGP Nightly News
U.S. Imposes New Tariffs on Brazil
“U.S.–Brazil Trade Spat Escalates”
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a 50% tariff on all imports from Brazil, following a diplomatic fallout with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who earlier this week referred to Trump as “an unwanted emperor.”
In a letter justifying the move, President Trump cited Brazil’s alleged “insidious attacks” on free elections and American free speech, linking it to the ongoing trial of former Brazilian leader Jair Bolsonaro, who stands accused of plotting a coup to prevent Lula from taking office in 2023.
In response, President Lula convened an emergency meeting with his vice president, finance minister, and top advisors in Brasília. He fired back in a public post, denouncing the U.S. trade claims as false, and emphasized that the U.S. actually runs a trade surplus with Brazil.
Trinidad Attorney Charged with Sexual Assault
“Tobago Business Chamber Director in Court”
In Trinidad and Tobago, prominent attorney and Tobago Business Chamber Director Martin George has been granted $150,000 bail after being charged with two sexual offenses.
The charges stem from an alleged assault of a female attorney at George’s office on Don Donald Street on March 22, 2025. He now faces one count each of indecent assault and grievous sexual assault.
George appeared before the High Court’s Master, who ordered that he remain at least 500 meters away from the alleged victim. He is scheduled to reappear in court on October 7, 2025.
Earthquake Rattles Parts of Jamaica]
“3.6 Quake Hits Eastern Jamaica”
Residents across eastern Jamaica reported tremors on Wednesday afternoon following a magnitude 3.6 earthquake.
According to the Earthquake Unit at the University of the West Indies, Mona, the tremor struck around 4:15 p.m., with its epicenter southwest of Buff Bay, Portland, at a depth of 16 kilometers.
Reports of the quake have been confirmed from St. Andrew, St. Mary, and St. Catherine, although no damage or injuries have been reported so far.
