BRASILIA - As U.S. tariffs on Brazilian goods jumped to 50% on Wednesday, Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva told Reuters in an interview that he saw no room for direct talks now with U.S. President Donald Trump that would likely be a \"humiliation.\" Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
    • theneverfox@pawb.socialEnglish
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      4 days ago

      I mean… There is something to be said for playing along

      What if you go to Trump, agree on a deal, then just delay endlessly? It’s not weakness to suck up to a tyrant while walking away with an objective win

      Or loudly tell them to fuck themselves

      The in between…I don’t see the appeal

  • some_guy@lemmy.sdf.orgEnglish
    29·
    4 days ago

    May this man be a beacon of light to other world leaders. Don’t even fuck around with my stupid-ass president. Don’t take his calls. Pretend he’s the crazy ex you blocked on all other platforms and ignore the big baby.