NYT > World News Trump’s Brazil Tariff Threats Rekindle Support for President Lula Par :Ana Ionova 17 juillet 2025 à 05:01 Once called the planet’s most popular politician, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil faced long odds in next year’s election. President Trump’s tariffs are changing that. © Evaristo Sa/Agence France-Presse — Getty ImagesPresident Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil has seen a surge in popularity after confronting President Trump over tariffs.