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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Lula Rejects Trump's 'Emperor' Label, Defends BRICS Against Tariff Threats
Caption: Lula Rejects Trump’s ‘Emperor’ Label, Defends BRICS Against Tariff Threats. Brazil’s President Lula rejected Trump’s “emperor” label, stating the world does not need such leadership after Trump threatened extra tariffs on BRICS nations. At the BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro, Lula emphasized that the bloc seeks an alternative economic system, upsetting global powers like the U.S. Trump had warned the BRICS nations of additional tariffs if they pursued policies deemed “anti-American,” with a July 9 deadline for finalizing trade deals. The U.S. administration had previously threatened 10% tariffs but stated they would only impose them if countries enacted "anti-American" policies. Lula reiterated his belief that global trade needs alternatives to the U.S. dollar, but stressed the importance of gradual, responsible discussions with central banks. The BRICS group, which includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, continues to push for multilateral diplomacy, especially amid trade wars. BRICS members issued a joint statement condemning the recent bombing of Iran and critiqued Trump’s rising tariffs, which threaten global trade. While many BRICS members rely on trade with the U.S., the group has presented itself as a diplomatic alternative to divisions in G7 and G20 forums. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Lula,Trump,BRICS,tariffs,U.S. dollar,multilateral diplomacy,economic alternatives,trade wars,global trade,Brazil
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