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Brazil Will Reciprocate If Trump Hikes Tariffs – Lula da Silva

Brazil Will Reciprocate If Trump Hikes Tariffs – Lula da Silva
  • PublishedJanuary 31, 2025

Brazilian President, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Thursday that if United States President Donald Trump hiked tariffs on Brazilian products, he would reciprocate while highlighting his desire for an improved relationship with Washington.

โ€œItโ€™s very simple: if he taxes Brazilian products, Brazil will reciprocate in taxing products that are exported from the United Statesโ€ฆ

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“I want to respect the United States and for Trump to respect Brazil. Thatโ€™s all,โ€ the 79-year-old president told a press conference.