President Lula: The sovereignty of Brazil isn't negotiable. We recognize the great power of the United States, but you must speak to us with respect. Donald Trump’s behavior is unacceptable.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/30/world/americas/brazil-president-lula-trump-tariffs.html?unlocked_article_code=1.aU8.mPhF.6ZPiGUqxfGQAOpen linkView original on lemmy.world
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damn straight. fuck our fascist class. don't capitulate
I wish more world leaders would find their spines like this.
No trade deficit, so this time the tax seems to be only about helping one person skip a fair trial and potentially prison time. Are they afraid of Brazil starting a trend?
Dear Lula, imagine what it's like to be a citizen here. :|
Yeah, must be tough to sit there and just accept it
Stockholm syndrome. Except they don't like trump.
President Lula demonstrating insulting someone while being classy.
There's really no insult here, just a firm statement
To a narcissistic ego, that is itself an insult
I mean people can take anything as an insult even when not warranted
I wouldn't even classify this as an insult. It's just a clear statement of sovereignty. I'm sure the orange fuckwit will see it otherwise, but his opinion is meaningless.
Lula fed the troll. It's a shame more world leaders don't know when to laugh him off.
Agreed.
He should basically ignore Trump or give him some stupid token he can feel good about, but insulting is playing Trump's game.
Narcissists hate being ignored more than anything.
Which insult exactly?