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Brazil and China Unite Against US Tariffs in Trade Talks

8/13/2025

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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Chinese President Xi Jinping united in a recent phone call, focusing on bolstering Global South solidarity against rising US tariffs. Lula also engaged with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the issue, as Brazil seeks to diversify its trade partners and reignite talks with Canada and the European Free Trade Association.

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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Chinese President Xi Jinping united in a recent phone call, focusing on bolstering Global South solidarity against rising US tariffs. Lula also engaged with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the issue, as Brazil seeks to diversify its trade partners and reignite talks with Canada and the European Free Trade Association.