“Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva vowed to defend the country’s economy with ‘all legal instruments’ on Thursday, denouncing what he called ‘an unacceptable blackmail’ by the US over its planned 50 percent tariff on Brazilian exports starting August 1.
Speaking in a video address from Brasilia, Lula reiterated that Brazil “has always been open to dialogue” with the US and had expected a response after submitting a new negotiation pro…
‘Serious attack on national sovereignty’ – Lula slams US ‘blackmail’ and 50% tariffs, vows to defend Brazil’s economy with ‘all legal instruments’
July 18, 2025