Showing posts with label President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Show all posts
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Friday, July 18, 2025

Trump's Letter about Tariffs Was an Unacceptable Blackmail : Brazil's Lula

Jul 18, 2025 | Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said that he would not take orders from a "gringo," responding to US President Donald Trump's letter slapping Brazil with 50% tariffs. In a letter last week, Trump attributed the tariffs, set to start in August, to Brazil's treatment of former President Jair Bolsonaro and to alleged unfair trade practices by Brazil against US companies.