Brazilian President Luiz Eneasio Lula Da Silva issued a firm response on Wednesday (local time) by US President Donald Trump’s announcement of 50 percent tariff on Brazil, calling for the country’s “Economic Emergency Act”, while claiming Brazil’s sovereignty and “Any form in any form of Trump dismissed”.
Lula’s response on Wednesday (local time) tells about Trump’s letter, where the US President announced a 50 per cent tariff on Brazil’s imports starting on August 1 and called upon the cancellation of the test of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsoro, which is accused of conspiring to “platform”.
“In the light of the public statement made by US President Donald Trump on the afternoon of Wednesday (9), it is important to highlight the following: Brazil is a sovereign nation with independent institutions and will not accept any form,” Lula said.
He said, “Judicial proceedings against those responsible for planning a coup especially fall under the jurisdiction of the judicial branch of Brazil and such as, are not subject to any interference or dangers that can compromise the freedom of national institutions,” he said.
Lula carried forward the claims of the trade deficit between the two countries of Trump, called them “wrong” and warned that any unilateral tariff growth under Brazil’s Economic Emergency Act would be completed with mutual measures.
“The claim of an American trade deficit in its commercial relations with Brazil is incorrect. The US government figures show $ 410 billion in the trade of goods and services with Brazil over the last 15 years. Therefore, any unilateral tariff will be addressed as per Brazil’s economic reciprocity law.”
Lula also addressed the widespread issues of digital rule and freedom of expression in Brazil, replying to Trump’s allegation that Brasilia “was engaged in continuous attacks on digital business activities of American companies, as well as other inappropriate business practices.”
“In the context of digital platforms, Brazilian society rejects disgusting materials, racism, child pornography, scam, fraud, and speeches against human rights and democratic freedom. In Brazil, freedom of expression, freedom of expression should not be confused with aggression or violent practices.
In his letter, Trump directed the United States trade representative, Jaimison Greer, to initiate Section 301 investigation of the Brazil to look into the trading practices in the digital service sector for an inappropriate ban of American digital exports in the market.
Lula carried forward the position of Brazil as a sovereign actor on the world stage, protecting the values of respect and national interests, challenged Trump’s actions against the country.
“Sovereignty, honor and unwavering defense of the interests of the people of Brazil are the values that guide our relationship with the world,” Lula said. (AI)