Cailian Press, July 8th – According to CCTV International News, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula harshly criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for his threat of imposing tariffs through social media on July 7th, stating that the action was “extremely irresponsible” and emphasized that countries have the right to take reciprocal measures. On the same day, Trump accused the BRICS nations of implementing a so-called “anti-American policy” through social media and threatened to impose a 10% new tariff on their member countries. On July 7th, China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson commented on this matter, stating that there are no winners in trade wars or tariff battles, and protectionism has no path forward.