By Lisandra Paraguassu, Gabriel Araujo BRASILIA (Reuters) -Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Thursday that his government would reciprocate if U.S. President Donald Trump decides to impose tariffs on Latin America's largest economy,

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva called on Donald Trump to "respect" Brazil. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Thursday he would respond in kind if US President Donald Trump were to deploy tariffs against Brazil.

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Brazil is prepared to respond if Donald Trump places new tariffs on the country’s products, although he hopes to improve trade relations with the US instead.

The Brazilian leader says he is looking for a relationship based on mutual respect after Trump threatens tariffs.

Petrobras (NYSE:PBR) +1.4% in Thursday's trading as Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva voiced support for government non-interference in monetary policy and the state-run oil company's pricing strategy,

S ince leaving hospital in December, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, known as Lula (pictured), has cut a smart figure. Brazil’s president has taken to wearing a Panama hat to hide deep scars from two emergency brain surgeries.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has been fully cleared to resume his "normal routine" after undergoing two emergency surgeries last month to treat and prevent bleeding in his head, his doctors said on Monday.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Thursday that if US counterpart Donald Trump hiked tariffs on Brazilian products, he would reciprocate -- but that he would prefer improved relations over a trade war.

Brazil's Foreign Ministry said in a statement it was seeking answers from Washington regarding the "degrading treatment" of nationals.

By Marta Nogueira and Lisandra Paraguassu RIO DE JANEIRO/BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazilian miner Vale's CEO held his first official meeting with President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Tuesday, the company said,

The Brazilian government says it is going to create a reception center for deported migrants from the United States following controversy over conditions on a recent flight.

Brazil's central bank on Wednesday hiked its key interest rate to 13.25 percent in more bad news for leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's government, which is struggling to curb high inflation.