‘No gringo is…’: Brazil’s Lula slams US president over 50% tariff

Brazilian President Lula da Silva has strongly criticized US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 50% tariff on Brazilian imports, asserting Brazil’s sovereignty and rejecting foreign interference. Lula accused US tech firms of spreading misinformation and announced plans to regulate and tax them. The escalating trade dispute has boosted Lula’s approval ratings as Brazil considers retaliatory measures.