Lula Condemns Trump Tariff as ‘Blackmail’

By BPN News Desk September 9, 2025

International

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has slammed the U.S. decision to impose a 50% import duty on Brazilian goods, describing it as “tariff blackmail.” Speaking during a BRICS summit, Lula argued the measure was coercive and harmful to global trade relations. Warning of

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Brazil’s Lula Calls for Joint BRICS Response to US Tariffs

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has urged BRICS nations to formulate a coordinated response to the recent tariff hikes imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. Speaking during a press interaction in Brasília, Lula stated that unilateral tariff actions targeting countries like India and China demand collective resistance from emerging economies. The remarks

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Lula Snubs Trump, Says He’ll Call Modi Instead

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump recently said that Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva could call him any time to discuss trade issues. However, Lula firmly declined the offer, stating he had no intention of contacting Trump, adding that the American leader “does not want to talk.” BRICS Leaders Take Priority In a sharp diplomatic […]

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Brazil Threatens 50% Tariff on US goods in Response from Aug

By BPN News Desk July 11, 2025

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has warned that Brazil will impose a 50% tariff on US goods if Washington follows through on its proposed tariff hike on Brazilian imports starting August 1. Lula said Brazil remains open to diplomatic talks but made it clear that if negotiations fail, his government will invoke the […]