Brazil’s top presidential candidates Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro clash over US tariff proposal

Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, a top presidential candidate, clashed over U.S. tariffs proposed by the Trump administration, which could apply 25% taxes on Brazilian products. Both candidates argued how public perception of their handling of the tariffs would influence the October election, with Lula defending Brazil’s sovereignty and Bolsonaro suggesting the tariffs would strengthen Lula’s position.