Regarding the new 15% tariff on Trump, Brazilian President Lula, during his visit to India, said on February 22: "I want to tell President Trump of the United States that we do not want a new Cold War. We do not want to interfere in any other country, and we want all countries to be treated equally."
Previously, Trump had imposed up to 50% "reciprocal tariffs" on Brazil, which Lula strongly criticized. After being ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court, Trump adjusted the global tariffs to 15% twice within a day. Although this is relatively favorable for Brazil, the unpredictable and uncertain nature of the U.S. tariff policy has caught Brazil and other countries off guard and unprepared.
It is reported that Lula will visit the United States next month and meet with Trump. He has always hoped to quickly normalize Brazil-U.S. relations and resolve bilateral trade disputes. Lula's response reflects a rational opposition to the U.S. unilateral tariff policy, highlights Brazil's demand for equal and mutually beneficial, stable development, and also reflects the helplessness of countries facing U.S. trade protectionism.
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