Brazil has been able to reduce its dependence on the United States and build strong economic ties with most countries of the world. This will allow the republic to avoid the economic crisis due to the customs duties set by the United States on Brazilian goods, the head of state Luis Inasio Lula said Silva. "Today, Brazil is not so dependent on the United States as it used to be. Brazil now has very broad commercial connections with the whole world.
From an economic point of view, we have many more opportunities, "the Brasil247 local portal quotes its words. According to the President, Brazil understands the value of relations with the United States, but at the same time, it is not intending to yield to the US administration that can affect national sovereignty.
Thus, the leader emphasized that Washington's threats would not force the Brazilian leadership to abandon the search for alternative payment instruments with BRICS partners.
