Brazil’s Lula Calls Trump ‘Pirate’ Over Hormuz Plan

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has criticised US President Donald Trump’s proposal to impose hefty fees on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, saying the move would turn the United States into a “pirate” state. Lula argued that charging vessels to use one of the world’s busiest maritime trade routes would undermine international law and disrupt global commerce. His remarks add to growing international criticism of the proposed policy, which has raised concerns over its potential impact on global energy supplies and shipping.