Why Should I Call Trump, I Will Talk to PM Modi...": Says Brazilian President Amid Tariff War

Digital Desk

Amid the ongoing tariff war, the President of Brazil made a bold statement, saying he prefers to speak with Indian PM Narendra Modi over former U.S. President Donald Trump, signaling a shift in diplomatic priorities.

Brazilian President Lula da Silva has rejected US President Donald Trump's offer to discuss tariffs. He said that he will not talk to Trump but will call PM Modi and Xi Jinping. This tension started after the US imposed 50% tariff on Brazil. Lula said that Brazil will protect its interests through the WTO.

A storm of tension has arisen between the US and Brazil. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva rejected US President Donald Trump's offer in which Trump had said that Lula can talk to him anytime on the issue of tariffs.

Lula clearly said that he will not talk to Trump but will call Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping. This tension started when the US imposed 50% tariff on Brazil.