Lula calls Trump "emperor" and criticizes US tariffs and operation in Venezuela
In an interview, Lula calls Donald Trump "emperor", criticizes US tariffs and condemns the American operation in Venezuela.
TL;DR
- Lula referred to US President Donald Trump as an "emperor" who governs based on the "law of the strongest."
- He criticized US tariffs on Brazilian products, stating they were based on false information and have led to a decrease in Brazilian exports to the US.
- Brazil has diversified its trade relationships, increasing commerce with countries like China, Japan, Germany, Indonesia, Vietnam, and the EU.
- Lula criticized the US operation in Venezuela, calling it a grave affront to the country's sovereignty and stating that the US appears to be in command.
- He launched the Partners for Multilateralism (P4M) initiative to promote cooperation and reform international institutions.
- Lula is awaiting trade negotiations with the US before potentially applying reciprocity laws.
- The interview took place in New York during Lula's participation in the UN General Assembly.