Government leader in the House states that Brazil has chosen to strengthen democracy; Opposition presses Lula and Bolsonaro suggests amnesty
The leader of the government in the House, (PT-CE), said on Monday (14.Jul.2025) that the 50% tariff imposed by the president of the United States, Donald Trump (Republican), on products imported from Brazil exposed the wear of opposition.
“Trump’s tariff exposed the discard of pockets and Brazil’s definitive option for the strengthening of democracy and defense of our institutions. Brazil is turning the threats to democracy and the prosperous, fair, solidarity and free future of the Brazilian nation, which we build,”,, ”, .
In announcing the surcharge on July 9, Trump justified the measure based on the treatment given by the Brazilian government to the former president (PL), defendant for attempted coup.
First-hour ally of the former president, the governor of São Paulo, (Republicans), even charged articulation by the president’s government (PT), and stated that it was no use the petista
Then he changed his tone and acknowledged that the measure, which comes into force on August 1, should impact the São Paulo industry. Also the union of “Efforts” to “Solve the question.”
Bolsonaro himself, who the day after Trump’s announcement “courage” From the Republican and blamed Lula for the measure, said on Sunday (13.Jul), not rejoicing with the impact of tariffs on rural producers and the population. However, it indirectly suggested that the exit would be amnesty to those involved on January 8.
