Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva told the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday that recent “unilateral attacks” against his country’s institutions and economy were unacceptable, in a stern rebuke of U.S. foreign policy.
Lula’s comments echoed his running criticism of U.S. President Donald Trump for imposing tariffs, visa restrictions and financial sanctions.
“Attacks on sovereignty, arbitrary sanctions and unilateral interventions are becoming the rule,” Lula said, without naming Trump. “There is no justification for the unilateral and arbitrary measures against our institutions and our economy.”
Meanwhile, Trump announced during his remarks to the UNGA that he has agreed to meet next week with the Brazilian President, saying that the two leaders embraced and spoke briefly.
“We had a good talk, and we agreed to meet next week,” he said. “He seemed like a very nice man.”
The Brazilian government later confirmed the possibility of talks between Trump and Lula next week.
