Lula Seeks Brics Leaders to Discuss Trump’s Tariff Hike

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is calling for a virtual meeting with the leaders of Brics on Monday, the 8th, to discuss Donald Trump’s tariff hike, according to four sources familiar with the plan reported to the Bloomberg news agency. The goal of the meeting is to address the impact of the tariff increase proposed by the US president on global trade, particularly on developing countries. Lula wants to show unity among the Brics countries in responding to the measures taken by Trump, without being interpreted as anti-American. The meeting is expected to involve leaders from Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, who are part of the Brics bloc. The focus will be on finding common ground and potential solutions to mitigate the effects of the tariff hike on their economies. The meeting comes at a crucial time when global trade tensions are high, and countries are looking for ways to protect their interests.