Brazilian President Luis Inasiu Lula da Silva promised to give an answer to a 25 percent fee introduced by US President Donald Trump for imports, and aluminum and aluminum.
“We will answer trade: either we will file a complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO), or we will tax the products that we import from the United States,” said Lula da Silva, speaking at the radio station.
The Brazilian leader noted that additional customs duties will not benefit anyone.
“We want peace, not war. We consider the United States as a very important country. I hope that the United States also think about us,” he said.
Lula da Silva pointed out that the United States pursues a policy that contradicts its role as a “world power to protect democracy” and “sheriff of world order” since the Second World War.
“For now, only America exists for Americans. For them it will be taxed every product, I will take Greenland, I will annex Canada, I will take control of the Panama Canal, I will deport millions of people.” It bothers me. Because by In fact, democracy is in the world – the best system of government, but Trump cannot do everything if he will take the steps that will affect other countries, this will definitely cause a response, ”said the President of Brazil.
According to local media, Brazil is the second largest supplier in the United States.