Bolsonaro says Brazil to stay out of trade war

Brazil will not get involved in a trade war, President Jair Bolsonaro said Thursday, after US-foes China and Russia criticised growing protectionism as the global economy slows.

Bolsonaro, who has been walking a diplomatic tightrope at the BRICS summit in Brazil this week as he seeks to strengthen ties with China without upsetting key ally Donald Trump, said Brazil "trades with the entire world."
Putin said "protectionism was thriving" amid the use of "unilateral sanctions."
"Our policy from the beginning was very clear, we are seeking higher grounds of integration."