Lula da Silva warns Trump: Brazil against a 'new Cold War'

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva confirmed on Sunday that Brazil does not wish to enter into a 'new Cold War', urging U.S. President Donald Trump's administration to treat all countries equally, ahead of an anticipated meeting between the two leaders in Washington.

Statements from the Brazilian President

Lula spoke during a press conference in New Delhi, concluding a three-day visit to India, and said:
"We do not want to interfere in the affairs of any other country, and we want all countries to be treated equally."
He explained that the agenda for his meeting with Trump will include trade, immigration, investment, and university partnerships.

Points of Disagreement with Trump

Lula disagreed with Trump on several issues, including:
The tariffs imposed by Trump on global goods.
The U.S. policy towards Israel and Gaza.
The detention of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
The peace council established by Trump.
He declined to comment on the U.S. Supreme Court's decision that overturned several tariffs, noting that Trump intends to replace them with a 15% fee under another law.

Optimism about Relations

Despite the disagreements, Lula believes that relations between the United States and Brazil will improve after the anticipated meeting.
This position reflects Brazil's desire for a balanced international role away from political escalation between major powers, while maintaining its economic and diplomatic interests.