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Lula Asks Trump to Lift 40% Tariff on Brazilian Imports
Lula requested removal of a 40% tariff and sanctions during a 30-minute call, aiming to restore trade ties after tariffs were raised amid political tensions over Bolsonaro's trial.
- Lula invited Trump to a UN climate summit in Brazil and suggested meeting during the Asean summit in Malaysia, offering to travel to the US to 'restore' friendly relations between 'the two largest Western democracies'.
- Lula requested that Trump reduce tariffs on Brazilian imports from 40% back to the original 10%, and remove sanctions on some Brazilian officials.
- Trump has appointed Secretary of State Marco Rubio to continue negotiations with Brazil's vice-president, foreign minister and finance minister on the tariff issue, though the Brazilian government is reviewing Rubio's appointment due to his perceived ideological stance.
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After months of tension between the United States and Brazil, US President Trump made a phone call with Brazilian leader Lula da Silva.
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As recently as July, US President Trump imposed hefty tariffs on Brazil. Shortly thereafter, President Lula indicated a willingness to talk. An initial phone call apparently went well, and a meeting is expected in the "near future."
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Total News Sources95
Leaning Left10Leaning Right19Center12Last UpdatedBias Distribution46% Right
Bias Distribution
- 46% of the sources lean Right
46% Right
L 25%
C 29%
R 46%
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