July 27, 2026
The move comes as Flavio Bolsonaro challenges Lula in October's election
The comment reflects growing frustration mixed with humour after a flat opener for Brazil
Trump calls Brazil “a little rough” and “dangerous politically”, triggering Lula’s response
Brazilian markets have been closely watching potential developments after Brazil's exports suffered one of the highest tariff rates imposed by US
The Brazilian president expresses his intention to make the trip by February next year
A meeting between the two leaders has been closely watched by Brazilian markets after Trump imposed a 50% tariff on several Brazilian goods
In a statement, the leftist leader says the action violates fundamental principles of respect and sovereignty between nations
At the end of the BRICS summit, Lula was defiant when asked by journalists about Trump's tariff threat: "The world has changed. We don't want an emperor"
