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Understand the dispute between Lula and Trump over tariffs

Unilateral US measure heightens diplomatic friction with Brazil following criticism of Bolsonaro's treatment and the BRICS summit

Trump announces new 50% tariff on Brazilian products and increases tension with Lula after supporting former president Bolsonaro - photo: reproduction
Trump announces new 50% tariff on Brazilian products and increases tension with Lula after supporting former president Bolsonaro - photo: reproduction

10 Jul 2025 | 14:39 |

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US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday (9) the application of a 50% tariff on all products imported from Brazil. The measure, scheduled to come into effect on August 1 , was made official through a letter sent to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.


According to Trump, the decision is a response to Brazil's alleged attacks on the freedom of expression of American companies and what he called disrespectful treatment of former President Jair Bolsonaro . The Republican also stated that Brazil's conduct represents an unacceptable deviation from democratic principles .


TENSIONS RISE AFTER DEFENSE


The escalation of tensions comes amid the recent BRICS summit in Brazil and the international repercussions of the legal proceedings against Jair Bolsonaro. Trump, in previous social media outpourings , had already demonstrated support for the former Brazilian president, who is currently ineligible for office until 2030 and is under investigation for attempted coup d'état and threatening the rule of law.

In the statement released by Trump, he declares that "the way Brazil has treated Bolsonaro is an international disgrace" and adds that the ongoing proceedings against the former president would constitute a "witch hunt" that, according to him, "needs to be ended immediately."


BRAZILIAN GOVERNMENT REACTS

In response to the letter, the Brazilian government officially announced that President Lula will not accept the document. Ambassador Maria Luisa Escorel conveyed the decision to the US Chargé d'Affaires in Brasília, Gabriel Escobar. The letter, which had already been circulating informally on the Truth Social network, will be returned without official acknowledgement of receipt.

Also on Wednesday, Lula posted a direct statement on social media on the matter: " Any unilateral tariff increase will be addressed as established by the Economic Reciprocity Law ." The president reinforced that "sovereignty, respect, and the defense of the interests of the Brazilian people guide our foreign policy."




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João Fonseca becomes the 10th highest-ranked Brazilian in ATP history

Tennis player reaches new position among athletes in the world even without playing and manages to place himself among the best among those born in Brazil

João Fonseca reaches a new position in the ATP rankings and becomes one of the 10 best Brazilians in history - Photo: Instagram/João Fonseca
João Fonseca reaches a new position in the ATP rankings and becomes one of the 10 best Brazilians in history - Photo: Instagram/João Fonseca

24 Jul 2025 | 16:05 |

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Despite not stepping on the court in recent weeks, João Fonseca reached another significant milestone in his career. The 18-year-old rose to 47th place in the ATP rankings , released this Monday (22). The improvement in the ranking came after Marcos Giron, from the United States, dropped 11 places.


This is the best finish of Fonseca 's career, and he continues to break records. He became the 12th Brazilian in history to enter the top 50 since the beginning of the Open Era in 1968. Now, he also debuts among the ten highest-ranked Brazilian tennis players of all time, occupying 10th place , surpassing Cássio Motta, who was 48th in the world in 1986.


TOP 10 BRAZILIANS IN THE HISTORY OF THE ATP RANKING
  1. Gustavo Kuerten – 1st
  2. Thomaz Bellucci – 21st
  3. Thomaz Koch – 24th
  4. Fernando Meligeni – 25th
  5. Luiz Mattar – 29th
  6. Marcos Hocevar – 30th
  7. Jaime Oncins – 34th
  8. Carlos Kirmayr – 36th
  9. Flavio Saretta – 44th
  10. João Fonseca – 47th
ON THE RISE, EVEN WITHOUT PLAYING


João Fonseca hasn't played since July 4th, when he was eliminated by Nicolás Jarry in the third round of Wimbledon. Now, he's preparing for his next match: the Toronto Masters 1000, which will take place from July 27th to August 7th . The tournament is the first major hard-court event of the North American season and serves as a tune-up for the US Open at the end of August.

This year's Toronto Masters will have significant absences. Names like Jannik Sinner , Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, and Jack Draper have already announced they will not participate in the tournament, prioritizing rest after the intense sequence between Roland Garros and Wimbledon.




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Oruam's fiancée talks about Marcinho VP's opinion on the rapper's arrest

The influencer also highlighted the idea of MC Poze, who said that the agents went to the singer's house to destabilize him.

Influencer Fernanda Valença also highlighted MC Poze's idea, where she highlighted the actions of police officers (Reproduction/Instagram)
Influencer Fernanda Valença also highlighted MC Poze's idea, where she highlighted the actions of police officers (Reproduction/Instagram)

24 Jul 2025 | 16:02 |

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Oruam turned himself in to the police last Tuesday (22) after having an arrest warrant issued by the Court. Thus, this Wednesday (23), the rapper's fiancée, Fernanda Valença, spoke on her Instagram about the reaction of her father-in-law, Marcinho VP. The influencer highlighted that the singer's father "is not happy" with the indictment.





Oruam's bride talks about Marcinho VP's opinion: "Contrary to what many people think, my father-in-law is not happy about any of this news."


She continued: "He and my mother-in-law fought tirelessly throughout their lives for their children to change the family's destiny. However, this never stopped the constant psychological torments they faced over time ," she wrote in an excerpt.

FERNANDA REINFORCES POZE'S IDEA

Fernanda further reinforces MC Poze's idea by saying that the agents' intention was to "destabilize" Oruam: "At all costs, they persecute, threaten, make jokes and adopt an aggressive posture until they get what they want, which is to destabilize Mauro so that he reacts exactly the way they always criticize or point out ," she declared.

Handover to the police

Hours before presenting himself to authorities, Oruam posted a video on social media: "I'm going to turn myself in, guys. I'm not a criminal, okay? I'm sorry to everyone I wronged, if you thought I was wrong. I'm going to bounce back and win through my music ."

ORUAM WILL BE ANSWERED FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING AND SIX OTHER CHARGES

The arrest warrant was issued by Judge Ane Cristine Scheele Santos. Oruam will be charged with drug trafficking, association with drug trafficking, resistance, contempt, damage, threats, and bodily harm.


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Belo's girlfriend opens up after Gracyanne Barbosa said she wants to get back together

The influencer emphasizes that the fitness muse "deserves to be happy" and says that she gives Belo the freedom to decide about his personal life in the relationship.

Rayane Figliuzzi highlights that Gracyanne Barbosa "deserves to be happy" and says that she leaves Belo free in the relationship (Reproduction/ Instagram)
Rayane Figliuzzi highlights that Gracyanne Barbosa "deserves to be happy" and says that she leaves Belo free in the relationship (Reproduction/ Instagram)

24 Jul 2025 | 15:47 |

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Rayane Figliuzzi , Belo's girlfriend, gave her opinion on Gracyanne Barbosa's stance after the pagodeiro admitted his romance with the businesswoman. She participated in the Link Podcast, last Wednesday (23), and reacted when the presenter said he found it "disrespectful" that the fitness muse had said she would like to get back together.


RAYANNE OPENS UP ABOUT GRACYANNE'S SPEECH




Rayanne comments on Gracyanne's speech: "I take care of myself a lot, I do a lot of therapy and I take great care of myself emotionally because I don't want to take that energy for myself."


She continued: "I really respect what they went through... a lot, I can't blame Belo, because he's not to blame. It's about the other person, it's not about him or me. I wish her a lot of happiness, I think she deserves to be happy and find someone. If she finds someone like Belo, I think she'll be fine. I think it's just happiness, and I always wish her love ," she declared.

RAYANE HIGHLIGHTS LEAVING BELOSE AT COMFORT

Rayane also says that she makes Belo feel comfortable about dating: "Belo knows that I respect the entire transition he's making, and it's in his own time, and I make him feel comfortable doing whatever he wants. I say, 'Honey, if you don't want to be with me, you're free to be with whoever you want .'

And he says: 'Love, if I'm with you, it's because I want to be with you.' We're not tied to each other. I give him what he needs, and he gives me what I need. We complete each other and are happy ," he said.

She also compared Gracyanne 's stance to an earlier phase of her life: "I've been in that place when I ended a relationship. My ex started dating a girl. I'm a mother, and I had to have contact with him, and he was in another relationship. When we like someone, it's bad, even if it ended for bad reasons. It's bad to let go. Sometimes we don't even like the person anymore, but we're still attached ," she believes.


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