Lula says world does not want 'emperor' after Trump threatens tariffs

Bangkok Post Group

Developing nations at the BRICS summit on Monday brushed away an accusation from President Donald Trump that they are "anti-American," with Brazil's president saying the world does not need an emperor after the U.S. leader threatened extra tariffs on the bloc. - REUTERS

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00:00So we don't want an emperor.

00:06Our countries are sovereign.

00:09If Trump issues tariffs, other countries have the right to do the same.

00:16There is the reciprocity law.

00:22I think it's irresponsible for a president from a country like the U.S.

00:27to threaten the world with tariffs on social media.

00:34Honestly, there are other forums for the president of a country the size of the United States

00:40to talk to other countries.

00:44The BRICS group was not formed to confront anyone.

00:49It just wants to be another model, another way to do politics.

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