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2025-08-02 08:28:37
[50% Tariffs Under Pressure! Brazilian President "Can Call Anytime," What's Trump Up To?] ⑴ US President Trump said Brazilian President Lula da Silva could call him anytime to discuss tariffs and friction between the two countries. ⑵ Trump said he likes the Brazilian people, but "the people who run Brazil are doing the wrong thing." ⑶ He announced tariffs of up to 50% on Brazil to counter what he called a "political persecution" against former President Jair Bolsonaro. ⑷ Brazilian Finance Minister Haddad called Trump's remarks "very good" and believed Lula shared the same view. ⑸ Lula posted on social media that Brazil has always been open to dialogue, but he did not directly mention Trump. ⑹ Lula had previously criticized Trump's sanctions and tariffs as "unjustified" and "unacceptable" interference. ⑺ Haddad revealed that his online meeting with the US Treasury Secretary would pave the way for an eventual meeting between Lula and Trump, but noted that this would require thorough preparation. ⑻ Haddad said earlier this week that Brazil needs assurances that Lula will not be treated like Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. (Refinitiv)
