Tariff tensions between Brazil and the United States escalate as President Lula da Silva rejects Donald Trump’s proposal to negotiate new 50% U.S. tariffs. Lula slams the move as “regrettable” and vows to take the matter to the World Trade Organization. The dispute comes amid growing ties between Brazil and BRICS allies, with Lula stating he would rather “call Xi, Modi” than Trump. As BRICS expands and Russia backs Brazil’s stance, is this the start of a new global power shift?