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Lula Rejects Foreign 'Orders' in Independence Day Address

Lula framed the remarks as a response to U.S. sanctions, a visa cancelation plus new 50% tariffs linked to criticism of the Bolsonaro trial.

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva attends the Independence Day military parade, in Brasilia, Brazil, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)
Supporters of Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro protest against his Supreme Court trial for allegedly leading a coup plot to keep him in office after his 2022 election defeat in Sao Paulo, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
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A person wears badges featuring images of U.S. President Donald Trump and former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, as supporters of Bolsonaro attend a demonstration, on Brazilian Independence Day, amid the final phase of Bolsonaro's trial, in which he is accused of plotting a coup after his electoral defeat, at Paulista Avenue in Sao Paulo, Brazil September 7, 2025. REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli

Overview

  • The president said Brazil maintains friendly relations with all nations but will not accept directives from other governments.
  • He accused President Donald Trump of trying to interfere after Trump urged Brazil’s Supreme Court to halt Jair Bolsonaro’s trial.
  • Washington has imposed Magnitsky sanctions and revoked the U.S. visa of Justice Alexandre de Moraes, and also raised tariffs on Brazilian exports to 50%.
  • Lula criticized Brazilian politicians he said encourage attacks on the country and reiterated that the Constitution bars him from influencing judicial decisions.
  • He defended the Pix payments system as the U.S. trade office pursues a Section 301 inquiry, while Bolsonaro supporters rallied on Independence Day urging Trump to intensify pressure before an expected verdict this week.