PM Modi, President Lula Defy Trump’s Tariffs with Bold Pact
India, Brazil unite to boost trade, tech, defense ties.
In a strategic move amid US President Donald Trump’s recent 25% tariff hike on Indian goods, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva held a phone call on Thursday, pledging to deepen the India-Brazil Strategic Partnership. The leaders committed to enhancing cooperation in trade, technology, energy, defense, agriculture, health, and people-to-people connections, according to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).
The discussion follows Modi’s recent visit to Brazil, which he described as “memorable and meaningful” in a post on X. “We are committed to deepening our Strategic Partnership,” Modi wrote, emphasizing a “people-centric” alliance to benefit Global South nations. The leaders exchanged views on regional and global issues, reinforcing their shared vision.
The PMO statement highlighted a new framework to strengthen ties across multiple sectors, building on Modi’s July visit to Brazil. Both leaders vowed to elevate their partnership to new heights and agreed to maintain regular contact to ensure progress.
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The call signals a united front against external economic pressures, showcasing India and Brazil’s resolve to foster robust collaboration and mutual growth in a challenging global landscape.
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