Fernando Haddad attacks São Paulo Governor Tarcísio over US tariffs and security

Former finance minister and PT pre‑candidate Fernando Haddad criticised São Paulo Governor Tarcísio de Freitas, calling him “ingênuo” for supporting former U.S. President Donald Trump and backing the U.S. tariff that adds a 25% duty on Brazilian exports. Haddad said the measure, confirmed by the U.S. Trade Representative to take effect on 22 July, will hit the state hardest, especially sectors such as ethanol, agricultural machinery and paper, and warned that Brazil must present a united response.

Haddad also announced that he will unveil a security‑public plan for São Paulo ahead of his full program, proposing measures to combat organized crime, reduce cellphone theft and curb violence against women. The plan includes the use of artificial‑intelligence tools, continuous body‑camera deployment for police, and a coordinated inter‑agency approach involving state and federal authorities. Haddad framed the security agenda as a direct challenge to Tarcísio’s administration, which he described as “soft, non‑transparent and poorly supervised.”