US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Brazil's President Lula had not negotiated in good faith, that his economic policies are bad for Americans and Brazilians, and that he put his own ego ahead of making a deal.

reported by one outlet so far · Attributed statement · first recorded Aug 7, 11:30 PM

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Deutsche WelleCenter · Aug 7, 11:03 PM

Lula and his administration had not negotiated with the US in good faith.

Cites: Marco Rubio, US Secretary of State · Details: not negotiated in good faith

Deutsche WelleCenter · Aug 7, 11:03 PM

Lula's economic policies are bad for Americans and bad for Brazilians.

Cites: Marco Rubio, US Secretary of State · Details: bad for Americans; bad for Brazilians

Deutsche WelleCenter · Aug 7, 11:03 PM

Lula put his own ego ahead of making a deal for the welfare of the Brazilian people, resulting in these tariffs.

Cites: Marco Rubio, US Secretary of State · Details: ego ahead of deal; tariffs are the price