Brazil's Lula urges tariffs resolution in call with Trump
- On Friday, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and President Donald Trump spoke by phone to discuss tariffs Washington recently imposed on Brazilian goods, with the conversation lasting an hour and 20 minutes in a friendly tone.
- Washington imposed two new sets of tariffs last month, including 25% duties on some Brazilian goods and 12.5% tariffs on goods from dozens of nations including Brazil, citing unfair trade practices and lax enforcement of forced labor bans.
- Lula told Trump the tariffs "negatively affect both Brazil and the United States" and that "to remain at the negotiating table is the best option for both countries," while calling Washington's justifications "unfounded."
- Trump suggested officials from both countries meet as soon as possible, following Brazil's initiation of formal consultations with U.S. trade authorities earlier this month that could lead to countermeasures against Washington.
- The tariff dispute has become central to Brazil's October election, where Lula seeks his fourth term; he warned Trump last week against election meddling, marking a shift from their previously hailed "excellent chemistry.
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Brazilian President Luis Ignacio Lula da Silva and his American counterpart Donald Trump agreed this Friday during a phone call to continue negotiations on trade tariffs of 37.5% recently imposed against Brazil. Lula said during the conversation, which lasted an hour and twenty minutes and was “cordial”, that the reasons invoked by ... Continue reading “Unfounded”: Lula questions new US tariffs to Brazil during extensive call with Trump” The pos…
Brasilia. Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva called his US counterpart Donald Trump on Friday to defend the path of dialogue on the issue of tariffs imposed by Washington. Lula, about to dispute his re-election in the October presidential elections, told the Republican that the recent rates are “unfounded” and that to continue at the negotiating table is “the best option” for both countries, the Brazilian presidency said. The conversa…
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Brazil's Lula urges tariffs resolution in call with Trump
Washington imposed two new sets of tariffs on the Latin American giant in July, a move that has become a key campaign issue ahead of Brazil's presidential election in October. Lula -- who is seeking a fourth and final term in office -- told Trump that the tariffs "negatively affect both Brazil and the United States," according to a statement from his office. "To remain at the negotiating table is the best option for both countries," he said. Rel…
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva urged US President Donald Trump in a phone call on Friday to resolve the two countries' trade dispute, saying the US tariffs were imposed "without reason."
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