Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Tuesday highlighted his country's ties with China after the U.S. proposed a new punitive tariff of 25% on many imports from Latin America's largest economy. • Lula hailed China's decision earlier in the day to recognize Brazil as free of foot-and-mouth disease, calling it a counterpoint to the U.S. move. • "If you don't want to buy from me, I will sell to someone else," Lula said during an event in Goias state.