Lula says Brazil cannot ‘accept treatment’ after new US tariffs proposed
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has expressed strong disapproval of newly proposed US tariffs on Brazilian imports. He stated that he cannot accept the treatment Brazil has received, especially after recent signs of improving relations. Lula emphasized that while Brazil seeks to maintain institutional ties with the US, it may explore other trade partnerships if necessary.
- ▪The US has proposed a 25 percent tariff on certain Brazilian imports.
- ▪Lula was optimistic about US-Brazil relations following a May meeting with President Trump.
- ▪The new tariffs are based on an investigation into alleged unfair trade practices.
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News|International TradeLula says Brazil cannot ‘accept treatment’ after new US tariffs proposedBrazil’s president says he was surprised by the proposed 25 percent tariffs, which came amid signs of improving relations.ListenListen (4 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoBrazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has been critical of the second Trump administration [Evaristo Sa/AFP]By Al Jazeera Staff and ReutersPublished On 3 Jun 20263 Jun 2026Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has decried newly proposed United States tariffs, saying he could “not accept the treatment” his country had received.The rebuke on Wednesday came a day after the administration of US President Donald Trump…
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