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In Speech at the General Assembly, Donald Trump Criticized Tariffs He Called Unjust and Said Brazil Will Only Prosper in Partnership with the USA
President Donald Trump once again attacked Brazil during his speech at the UN General Assembly on Tuesday (23). According to him, the country will “fail” without cooperation from the United States, reinforcing a narrative of political and economic dependency.
Furthermore, Trump brought up the issue of “unjust tariffs” imposed by Brazil in previous years, claiming that he will always defend the interests of American workers and industry. The speech provoked immediate reactions and sparked debates about the direction of the bilateral relationship.
The Warning from Donald Trump to Brazil
Addressing the plenary, Donald Trump was categorical:
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Piauí will produce a new fuel that replaces diesel without needing to change anything in the truck’s engine and reduces pollutant gas emissions by half: truck drivers from all over the Northeast are already celebrating the news that will arrive later this decade.
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A new Brazilian shopping center worth R$ 400 million will be built in an area equivalent to more than 4 football fields, featuring 90 stores, 5 cinemas, a supermarket, a college, and parking for 1,700 cars, potentially generating 3,000 jobs.
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Larger than entire cities in Brazil: BYD is building a 4.6 km² complex in Bahia with a capacity for 600,000 vehicles per year, but the discovery of 163 workers in conditions analogous to slavery has shaken the entire project.
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With an investment of R$ 612 million, a capacity to process 1.2 million liters of milk per day, Piracanjuba inaugurates a mega cheese factory that increases national production, reduces dependence on imports, and repositions Brazil on the global dairy map.
“Brazil will only do well when it works with us; without us, it will fail, just as others have failed.”
The phrase, broadcasted by CNN, marked one of the most tense moments of the speech.
For the Republican, Brazil’s past economic measures represented an imbalance in the trade balance and losses for the USA.
The president stated that “unjust tariffs” were imposed against American products, but assured that his administration will continue defending the economic sovereignty of the United States.
Meeting and “Excellent Chemistry” with Lula
Even amid the criticism, Donald Trump surprised by reporting a brief meeting with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva behind the scenes at the UN.
According to him, there was even a hug and an agreement for a new meeting.
Trump described Lula as “a very nice man” and said he felt an “excellent chemistry” with the Brazilian.
“He liked me, I liked him. And I only do business with people I like,” he stated.
Lula’s Reaction and Defense of Brazil
During the same event, Lula indirectly countered the accusations.
The leftist leader highlighted that there is no justification for unilateral or arbitrary measures against Brazil and reminded that the United States maintains a trade surplus with the country.
The Brazilian president’s statement was seen as an attempt to balance the tone and reaffirm the position that Brazil should not be treated as a threat, but as a strategic partner in international trade.
Impacts of the Statement on the Bilateral Relationship
Donald Trump’s speech reignites doubts about the future of trade negotiations and the degree of alignment between the two governments.
Experts consulted by CNN highlighted that hard rhetoric may tension the political environment but can also open space for a pragmatic rapprochement, should the promised meeting between Trump and Lula materialize.
The central question is whether the public criticisms will have a practical effect on foreign trade policies or if they were merely a rhetorical pressure move.
In any case, the speech resonates as a warning to Itamaraty and the market, which are cautiously watching the next steps.
The statements from Donald Trump at the UN reinforce his strategy of direct confrontation and defense of American interests.
While criticizing Brazil, he signals openness for dialogue with Lula.
And you, do you believe that this speech represents just political rhetoric or could it really affect the economic relationship between Brazil and the United States? Share your opinion in the comments — we want to hear your views on this international clash.
Não acredito no q foi comentado em relação ter uma conversa com nosso líder novamente a inveja está acima de TD isso e u presente grego.mesmo pq difamou a respeito de nosso país q n iríamos prosperar sem sua ajuda n precisamos mendigar Brasil já conquistou outros países sem brigas tarifárias
Lula é o maior negociador jamais visto no mundo! Resta saber se há espaço pra negociar com um autocrata que só sabe ganhar acima de qualquer coisa: com ameaça, trapaça, discurso falso, jogo sujo. A qualquer custo!!
Lula vai acertar osbponteiros