Lula Criticizes US Over Trade, Praises China Amidst Agricultural Dispute
L'essentiel
Brazilian President Lula da Silva expressed defiance towards US trade policies, stating "If you do not want to buy from me, you can keep your things and I will sell to someone else." This comes as China accepted Brazil as free of foot-and-mouth disease, a decision announced during Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira's visit to Beijing.
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Pourquoi c'est important
Brazilian President Lula da Silva made statements criticizing US trade policies and highlighting China's acceptance of Brazil as free of foot-and-mouth disease. This occurred during a visit by Brazil's Foreign Minister to Beijing.
“As God writes straight with crooked lines, nothing comes free for a Christian man like me. What happened to counter Trump’s measure? China accepted that Brazil is nationally free of foot-and-mouth disease,” Lula said.
“I’m not going to cry [because of US’ decision]. If you do not want to buy from me, you can keep your things and I will sell to someone else,” he said, in a reference to Washington.
China’s General Administration of Customs and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs announced the decision on Tuesday during a visit to Beijing by Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira.
Questions ouvertes
- What specific US measures is Lula referring to?
- Will Brazil's trade with China significantly increase as a result?
- What is the potential impact on US agricultural exports to China?
- Are there other countries that have accepted Brazil as free of foot-and-mouth disease?
