The president of Brazil recorded a message in his garden aimed at Donald Trump, in full crisis for tariffs that affect exports.
The president of Brazil, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silvapublished a message in response to recent measures of Donald Trump that affect Brazilian exports. While sowing a grape plant, Lula said: “I am planting food and not planting violence or planting.”
The video was recorded by the first lady, Rosângela “Janja” da Silva, and released in the official account of Lula in X. In addition to sowing, the president invited his American pair to meet Brazil: “I hope you can visit the presidential palace one day and we can talk so that I can know the true Brazil. ”
The message occurs in the middle of an increasing tension between Brazil and United Statesafter Washington imposed tariffs of the 50% to Brazilian productsincluding coffee, fruits and meat, in response to legal actions against former president Jair Bolsonaro.
Tariffs, sanctions and repercussions
The tariffs announced at the beginning of August were accompanied by Sanctions to seven magistrates of the Supreme Court of Brazil and to the judge in charge of the case of Bolsonaro, deepening the diplomatic conflict. These measures were justified as a reaction to what Trump described as “Witch hunting” against his political ally.
The economic impact is also relevant: Brazilian exports to the United States represent a significant bilateral trade portionso tariffs directly affect coffee, fruits and meat producers.
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Lula, Justice and the future of Bolsonaro
While Lula defends the sovereignty of the Brazilian people and supports the Supreme Court, Bolsonaro awaits his verdict, which is expected between September 2 and 12. If they are convicted, the former president could face Up to 40 years in prison for its alleged participation in the Try 2022.
With a symbolic gesture in his presidential garden, Lula sought to convey a message of peace and dialogue in a context that combines international commercial tensions and a deep internal political dispute.
Source: Ambito
