# Brazil’s Lula triggers reciprocity process against US tariffs to show strength

https://mins.news/en/video/23144

- The Associated Press, 2026-08-15 18:13 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSg-94dvsEI

> Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has initiated a reciprocity process in response to U.S. tariffs. In July, President Donald Trump imposed duties of up to 37.5% on hundreds of Brazilian exports, while his administration accused Brazil of unfair trade practices. Lula rejected the accusations, calling them politically motivated ahead of Brazil’s October election.

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