Countries Slam “Unilateral” Trade Moves as Brazil Leads Critique
Donald Trump’s abrupt tariff hikes on imports—including a 10% levy on Brazilian goods—have triggered global criticism, with Brazil calling the policy “unworkable” and a violation of WTO rules. 🇧🇷
Lula: US Policy Resembles a “Fully Loaded Ship”
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva didn’t hold back at a São Paulo event: “No one grabs a transatlantic ship and steers it alone. It won’t work.” He contrasted today’s US stance with 1980s free-trade rhetoric under Reagan and Thatcher. 🗣️⚖️
Public Opinion Shifts Dramatically
A new Quaest poll shows Brazilians’ favorability of the US plummeted from 58% to 44% since March, while negative views surged to 41%. The shift coincides with Trump’s revived tariff strategy, escalating tensions with a top trade partner. 📉
Why This Matters
With China as Brazil’s #1 trade partner, the US tariffs on steel, aluminum, and other goods could reshape supply chains—and young entrepreneurs worldwide are watching closely. 🌐💡
