Summary
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva warned that Brazil would retaliate if Trump imposes tariffs on Brazilian goods.
Lula urged Trump to “respect” Brazil and emphasized their relationship as sovereign nations.
He also criticized Trump’s withdrawal from the Paris climate accord as a “step back for human civilization.”
Trump’s recent remarks singled out Brazil as harming the U.S. economy, and he has threatened 100% tariffs on BRICS nations.
The U.S. is Brazil’s second-largest trading partner after China.
Tit for tat (or generous tit for tat) is the best strategy to avoid conflicts.
Yes, but a tariff won’t mean anything to the US. Do something different that actually hurts them.