Flávio allies told to blame Lula for tariffs on social media
Translated from Portuguese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Allies of Senator Flávio Bolsonaro are reportedly instructed to blame President Lula's government for US tariffs on Brazilian products.
- This strategy aims to counter accusations that Bolsonaro's actions caused the tariffs.
- The narrative battle intensified after the US officially announced the 25% tariffs on Brazilian goods.
Allies of Senator Flávio Bolsonaro are reportedly being directed to leverage social media to hold President Lula's administration responsible for the tariffs imposed by the United States on Brazilian products. This strategic move appears designed to deflect arguments suggesting that Bolsonaro's own actions led to the trade measure.
Within social media platforms, several federal deputies and senators have begun asserting that the Brazilian government under Lula did not negotiate effectively with the US government. They are citing a post by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who stated that the Lula administration did not negotiate in good faith with the Americans, as evidence.
The PT tried to blame Flávio Bolsonaro for the tariff hike, but lies have short legs. Marco Rubio was categorical in stating that Lula did not negotiate in good faith and put his own ego above Brazil's interests. Lula has been unmasked internationally.
Federal Deputy Sanderson, the opposition's deputy leader in the Chamber of Deputies, has been vocal in this campaign. "The PT tried to blame Flávio Bolsonaro for the tariff hike, but lies have short legs. Marco Rubio was categorical in stating that Lula did not negotiate in good faith and put his own ego above Brazil's interests. Lula has been unmasked internationally," Sanderson declared.
Similarly, Federal Deputy Rodrigo Valadares has also placed blame on Lula. "The world now knows who is truly responsible for the increase in tariffs imposed by the United States on Brazil. This responsibility has a name and surname: Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva," he stated. The dispute over narratives has escalated significantly, particularly after the official announcement of the 25% tariffs on Brazilian goods. While Bolsonaro's supporters point fingers at the president, Lula's supporters continue to use the nickname "TariFlávio," claiming the senator directly influenced Donald Trump to harm Brazil.
The world now knows who is truly responsible for the increase in tariffs imposed by the United States on Brazil. This responsibility has a name and surname: Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
Originally published by Folha de S.Paulo in Portuguese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.