US EditionLula says he won't take orders from foreigner Trump, calls tariffs blackmail
BRAZIL, JUL 19 – Lula condemned Trump’s tariff threat as political blackmail and highlighted Brazil’s sovereignty while polls show 62% of Brazilians oppose the 50% tariff, officials said.
- On Thursday, President Lula said, `No gringo is going to give orders to this president`, rejecting Trump's tariff threats and emphasizing Brazil's sovereignty.
- On July 9, former President Donald Trump announced tariffs, citing Brazil's treatment of Jair Bolsonaro and alleged unfair trade practices, justifying the trade conflict.
- The Genial/Quaest poll showed 43% of respondents approve of Lula's government, based on 2,004 eligible voters surveyed between July 10 and July 14.
- The government has convened meetings with exporters, prepared retaliatory tariffs, and emphasized defending Brazil’s sovereignty while seeking negotiations.
- The tariffs put around $41 billion in annual trade at risk, and the Brazilian real fell nearly 3% against the dollar, market data show.
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The Executive has not yet made a decision on the reaction to Donald Trump's offensive.Brasilia continues to try to reach an agreement to prevent Washington from applying 50% tariffs on Brazilian products.
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Brazil’s government is studying potential responses to further sanctions by U.S. President Donald Trump, including a limit on dividend payments by U.S. companies with operations in Brazil, according to O Estado de S. Paulo newspaper.
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