Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:49pm on 07 Aug 2025,Thursday International
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva called Indian PM Narendra Modi to express support against US President Donald Trump’s 50% “unilateral” tariffs on Indian and Brazilian goods. Lula said both nations are “most affected” and must defend multilateralism. The leaders discussed strengthening ties, increasing bilateral trade to over $20 billion by 2030, and integrating digital platforms like India’s UPI and Brazil’s PIX. Lula confirmed a state visit to India in 2026, with Vice-President Alckmin visiting in October. Lula also slammed Trump, stating Brazil won’t “take orders from a gringo,” and vowed to regulate US tech companies operating in Brazil. (PC: HT)
