Lula, the Brazilian leader, has stated that Trump aims to become the 'emperor of the world'.

 

Brazilian President, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Thursday, January 20, accused Donald Trump of wanting to “become an emperor of the world”, calling on the US president to respect other countries’ sovereignty.


“Post-World War II democracy has been an example of the best governance of the last 70 years”, said Lula in an interview with a local radio station, “but the way (Trump) acts, he is trying to become an emperor of the world”.


“He is trying to chime in on all countries and in all public policies,” he added.

 

Lula's words come after Trump slammed Ukraine's leader, Volodymyr Zelensky, calling him a 'dictator' and blamed him for Russia's invasion of his country.


Washington's direct talks with Russia in an attempt to end the war caused dissatisfaction with the Kyiv government and leaders in Europe.


Lula did not provide specific examples, but urged Trump to recognize that each country's sovereignty must be respected.


Lula, who has not spoken with Trump since he took office in January, reiterated that the United States was an important commercial partner to Brazil and asked for greater gestures of “friendship.”


“We want this protectionism to stop,” he said, referring to tariffs announced by Washington on Brazilian products such as steel.