‘Trump will not say’: Lula of Brazil refused to contact us; 50% tariffs remain unresolved
Brazilian President Luiz Enecio Lula da Silva said on Tuesday that he would not reach US President Donald Trump, he said, “I wouldn’t ask Trump because he doesn’t want to talk.” According to a report by the news agency’s Reuters, the statement came amid growing diplomatic tension between Brazil and the United States.Rift follows Washington’s decision to impose 50% tariff on Brazil’s imports. Trump had earlier commented that Lula could “call him anytime” to discuss trade disputes.Meanwhile, Brazilian Finance Minister Fernando Hadad called Trump’s openness to “great” and said Lula would be ready to receive a call. However, Lula has made it clear that he will not start it.Stress is not limited to tariffs. The United States has also approved the Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Mores under the Magnitsky Act, cited for violations of alleged human rights involved in testing of former President Zayer Bolsono. Bolsono is accused of plotting a coup after a 2022 election defeat and is under the arrest of the house. Trump has called the test a “witch victim”.Brazil has strongly rejected us the claims of political oppression, stating that its judiciary is independent. Justice de Morace has insisted that he will ignore the restrictions and continue his duties.“This is a personal government that is adopting policies according to Trump’s craze,” said Harvard’s political scientist Steven Levitsky, stating, in view of Trump’s close ties with Bolsonero with internal circle.In a final attempt to reduce stress, a delegation of Brazilian senators traveled to Washington last month to present economic arguments and press for cooperation. He found that several American views on Brazil were “ideologically charged”.Brazilian officials have admitted that they are struggling to reach out to the major decision makers at the White House.
