Urgent: Any unilateral measure to raise tariffs will be responded to in light of Brazil's economic reciprocity law, says Lula

This photo taken on July 9, 2025 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, shows a post published by Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on X. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Wednesday any unilateral measure to raise tariffs will be responded to in light of Brazil's economic reciprocity law.

"In view of the public statement by U.S. President Donald Trump presented on a social network Wednesday afternoon, it is important to emphasize: Brazil is a sovereign country with independent institutions that will not accept being tutored by anyone," Lula said on X. (Photo by Claudia Martini/Xinhua)

SAO PAULO, July 9 (Xinhua) -- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Wednesday any unilateral measure to raise tariffs will be responded to in light of Brazil's economic reciprocity law.

"In view of the public statement by U.S. President Donald Trump presented on a social network Wednesday afternoon, it is important to emphasize: Brazil is a sovereign country with independent institutions that will not accept being tutored by anyone," Lula said on X.

"It is false information, in the case of the commercial relationship between Brazil and the United States, regarding the alleged American deficit. Statistics from the United States government itself confirm a surplus of that country in the trade of goods and services with Brazil in the amount of 410 billion dollars over the last 15 years," he said. ■

This photo taken on July 9, 2025 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, shows a post reading "Respect Brazil," published by the official account of the Brazilian government on X. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Wednesday any unilateral measure to raise tariffs will be responded to in light of Brazil's economic reciprocity law.

"In view of the public statement by U.S. President Donald Trump presented on a social network Wednesday afternoon, it is important to emphasize: Brazil is a sovereign country with independent institutions that will not accept being tutored by anyone," Lula said on X. (Photo by Claudia Martini/Xinhua)