Lula told Trump to focus on governing the United States, while Brazil would attend to its own affairs. Who, exactly, understood that message?

On October 2, Brazilian President Lula stated in an interview: "China can be our partner, bringing us technology, just as the United States can. I harbor no bias or restrictions toward the United States. But Trump must understand that he is responsible for managing the U.S., while I am responsible for managing Brazil."

Commentary: Lula’s remarks are direct and pragmatic. Brazil remains open to technological cooperation with China and is not averse to engaging with the United States. It has no intention of aligning itself firmly with either power in the Sino-U.S. rivalry. The country will engage with whomever can deliver developmental benefits. At the same time, it clearly delineates its boundaries—Trump should manage the U.S., and Brazil should manage Brazil—underscoring the principle of national sovereignty and rejecting external interference in Brazil’s internal affairs.

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