Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva made a diplomatic appeal Sunday, expressing his nation’s opposition to creating a “new Cold War” as he prepares for an upcoming meeting with President Donald Trump.
Speaking at a press conference in New Delhi following a three-day visit to India, the Brazilian leader delivered a direct message to the American president.
“I want to tell U.S. President Donald Trump that we don’t want a new Cold War,” Lula stated. “We don’t want to interfere in any other country, we want all countries to be treated equally.”
The South American president indicated he anticipates meeting with Trump in Washington during the first week of March. Their discussions are expected to cover several key areas including trade relationships, immigration policies, investment opportunities, and academic partnerships between universities.
The leftist leader has previously found himself at odds with Trump on various policy matters, including the Republican president’s tariff strategies, Israel’s military actions in Gaza, U.S. actions regarding Venezuelan President Maduro, and Trump’s Board of Peace initiatives.
When asked about Friday’s Supreme Court ruling that eliminated many of Trump’s tariffs on international goods entering the United States – which Trump indicated would be replaced with 15% duties under different legislation – Lula chose not to provide commentary.
However, the Brazilian president expressed optimism about future diplomatic relations, stating, “I think relations between the U.S. and Brazil will be in a better position.”
