Brazil's Lula Calls Trump's Tariff Threat 'Unacceptable Blackmail'
BRAZIL, JUL 17 – Lula insists on Brazil's sovereignty and plans taxes on U.S. tech firms accused of promoting violence and misinformation amid escalating trade tensions, with tariffs set for August 1.
- On July 9, President Donald Trump announced steep tariffs on Brazilian goods as punishment for what he termed a `witch hunt`, warning they would begin August 1 if no deal.
- In a letter last week, President Donald Trump attributed the tariffs to Brazil’s treatment of Bolsonaro and alleged unfair practices, while the Brazilian government expressed `indignation` to US trade officials.
- Addressing student activists, President Lula declared `No gringo is going to give orders to this president` and announced plans to regulate and tax U.S. tech firms for promoting violence and fake news.
- Lula’s approval ratings started to rebound after last week’s trade spat, and Brasilia is holding discussions with industry groups while preparing potential retaliatory measures.
- On Thursday, Foreign Relations Minister Mauro Vieira said `If the circumstances are given, they will speak`, and Lula will make a televised address later today.
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