BREAKING NEWS
Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has denied any relationship with US President Donald Trump, according to a BBC interview released just hours ago.
Lula made the statement in an exclusive interview with the BBC, marking the clearest signal yet that communication between him and his US counterpart is broken. The denial comes as tensions between the two nations escalate over trade tariffs imposed by Trump on Brazilian goods.
The tariffs, which took effect in July, target 50 Brazilian products, including coffee and beef, and are expected to increase prices for American consumers. Lula described the move as "eminently political" and warned that US consumers will bear the cost of Trump's actions.
In the interview, Lula also criticized Trump's decision to impose tariffs on Brazilian goods, citing a trade surplus between the two nations. The move has already hit Brazilian exports to the US, with prices expected to rise for American consumers.
This is a developing story as we continue to follow updates and reactions from both governments. Stay tuned for further information as it becomes available.
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*This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*
