Pres. Lula defends nation's sovereignty amid U.S. tariff dispute

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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva forcefully reaffirmed the nation’s sovereignty and democratic resilience in response to economic and judicial pressures from the United States government. The remarks come amid rising tensions over trade policies, including U.S. steel tariffs that threaten key Brazilian industries. Lula condemned foreign interference, declaring that Brazil’s economic and legal systems will not bow to external dictates.  #Brazil #Lula #Sovereignty #TradeWar #teleSUREnglish

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00:00In Brazil, President Luiz Ignacio Lula da Silva defended the country's democracy and sovereignty

00:04amid ongoing threats to its economy and justice system by the U.S. government.

00:10Through a social media post, Lula addressed U.S. President Trump's statements

00:14referring to the Brazilian administration as an unusual and extraordinary threat,

00:20criticizing the process against former President Jair Bolsonaro.

00:24The allegations served as an excuse to impose sanctions on Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes

00:30and a 50% tax on Brazilian exports.

00:35In this regard, Lula reiterated the respect for the independence of the judiciary

00:39and Dine Moraes is being a target of sanctions motivated by the actions of Brazilian politicians

00:46to betray the country and its people in defense of their own interests.

00:54I'm leaving here in a hurry because I'm heading to a meeting to defend another kind of sovereignty,

01:01the sovereignty of the Brazilian people in response to the measures announced by the President

01:05of the United States.

01:07So today for me is a sacred day of sovereignty.

01:09It's the sacred day of sovereignty.

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