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Lula Vows to Fight US Tariffs, Criticizes Trump

8/6/2025

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Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva declared a fierce commitment to defend Brazil's interests against looming US tariffs, vowing to leverage every resource, including the World Trade Organization. Lula condemned US President Donald Trump for his lack of communication, calling the tariff decision “the most regrettable” chapter in the history of US-Brazil relations.

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Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva declared a fierce commitment to defend Brazil's interests against looming US tariffs, vowing to leverage every resource, including the World Trade Organization. Lula condemned US President Donald Trump for his lack of communication, calling the tariff decision “the most regrettable” chapter in the history of US-Brazil relations.