Lula threatens reciprocal tariffs on US trade

g1.globo.com (Portuguese)

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva criticized US President Donald Trump's governance style as imperialistic and threatened reciprocal tariffs if trade negotiations fail, during a CNN interview on Monday. Lula, in the US for the UN General Assembly, said Brazil would seek negotiation but could activate its Reciprocity Law if talks stall. The US has imposed tariffs up to 37.5% on Brazilian exports, prompting Brazil to open consultations at the WTO. Lula also called the US military action in Venezuela "grave," accused exiled Brazilian figures of plotting against the country, and expressed concern about potential AI interference in Brazil's October elections.


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