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Brazilian President Lula Says Country Won't Take Orders From 'Gringo' Trump, Calls Tariffs 'Unacceptable Blackmail'

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said that Brazil would not accept trade demands from President Donald Trump, describing recently announced tariffs as "unacceptable blackmail."

Latin Times · Jul 18, 2025

Bolsonaro ordered to wear ankle tag over fears he may abscond as coup trial nears end

Guilty verdict widely expected for Brazil’s ex-president accused of plot to seize power after losing 2022 election

The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2025

Brazil's former president ordered to wear electronic ankle monitor as coup attempt trial continues

Bolsonaro is currently on trial at the Supreme Court accused of leading an alleged attempt to stage a coup to overturn the 2022 election in which he was defeated by left-wing president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

Euronews · Jul 18, 2025

To Whom it May Concern: Trump's tariff letters cause a stir among world leaders

President Trump has taken an unconventional approach to trade negotiations by sending form letters to foreign leaders

The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2025

Donald Trump announces 30% tariffs on goods from the EU and Mexico

The president made the announcement on social media, even as the EU was hoping for a trade agreement

The Guardian - US · Jul 12, 2025

Ana Maria Gonçalves becomes first Black woman in Brazil’s literary academy

Author of Um defeito de cor wins seat in 128-year-old institution long dominated by white men

The Guardian - US · Jul 11, 2025

Trump's 50% tariff on Brazilian goods like coffee and orange juice could drive up US breakfast costs

President Donald Trump’s threat to boost import taxes by 50% over Brazilian goods could drive up the cost of breakfast in the United States

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2025

We’re becoming inured to Trump’s outbursts – but when he goes quiet, we need to be worried

Across the US, without soundbites or stunts, the president is building a police state and eroding checks on his authority, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

The Guardian - UK · Jul 11, 2025

Brazilian demonstrators rally against Trump and urge taxing the rich

Thousands of demonstrators gathered in São Paulo on Thursday to protest against US President Donald Trump’s tariff threats and demand higher taxes on the super-rich.

Euronews · Jul 11, 2025

Lula vows retaliatory tariffs if Trump imposes 50% levies on Brazil

Brazilian President Lula da Silva warns of retaliatory tariffs on the US if Trump imposes a 50% levy over Bolsonaro's trial, risking a trade war.

Euronews · Jul 11, 2025