Brazil, India reject U.S. tariff pressure, vow to defend national interests
2025-08-01 09:53:38 source：CGTN
Aug 1, 2025
With the U.S. tariff deadline fast approaching, countries without trade agreements with Washington – such as Brazil and India – have made it clear they will not bow to pressure. Both nations have vowed to take all necessary steps to safeguard their national interests.
The U.S. government has threatened to impose steep tariffs beginning August 1l, targeting nations that have not signed bilateral trade deals. Among them, Brazil is set to face a 50 percent tariff on its exports to the United States.
In an interview published by The New York Times on Wednesday, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said he had attempted to contact U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss the issue but received no response. While he acknowledged that the tariff threat was "concerning," he emphasized that Brazil is "not afraid" and will not yield.
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