Milan, 10 July (LaPresse) – Tensions between the United States and Brazil over tariffs are rising. The Brazilian government has returned to the US embassy the letter sent by US President Donald Trump announcing 50% tariffs. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has promised to retaliate against the tariffs imposed by President Trump. Brazilian officials told US Embassy chargé d'affaires Gabriel Escobari that they were rejecting the letter because it was offensive and inaccurate, according to the New York Times. In a letter to Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Trump wrote that the new tariffs would take effect on 1 August and that “the way Brazil has treated former President Bolsonaro, a leader who was highly respected around the world during his tenure, including by the United States, is an international disgrace”.A few hours later, Lula said that Brazil would return the “favour” against the tariffs. “Brazil is a sovereign country with independent institutions that will not accept being abused by anyone,” he said in a statement. He added that the case against Bolsonaro “is the sole responsibility of the Brazilian judiciary”.
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