Lula says Trump 'acts like an emperor' and doesn't rule out reciprocity
The president stated that the tariffs on Brazilian products were based on lies
TL;DR
- Lula criticizes Donald Trump's governing style as imperialistic and based on the 'law of the strongest'.
- Lula claims tariffs imposed on Brazilian products by Trump were based on lies.
- Brazil is considering reciprocal measures against U.S. products.
- Lula previously called Trump a dictator, stating he 'talks a lot and listens little'.
- Lula's upcoming UN speech will focus on democracy and sovereignty, avoiding direct accusations against the U.S.
- Brazil has a tradition of opening the UN General Debate, dating back to 1955.