Brazil on Wednesday urged the U.S. to respond to a trade proposal submitted in May, reaffirming its openness to a "mutually acceptable" deal after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on Brazilian goods starting in August.

In an interview with CNN on Thursday, President Lula said that the tariffs have no “logic” but that he does not believe there is a “crisis” in relations between the US and his country as of yet. “For me,

Brazilian President Lula da Silva rejected U.S. tariffs, calling them unacceptable blackmail. He emphasised Brazil's sovereignty and criticised tech firms, asserting they spread violence and misinformation.