US EditionLula Asks Trump to Lift 40% Tariff on Brazilian Imports
Lula requested removal of a 40% tariff and sanctions on officials during a 30-minute call with Trump, with both leaders agreeing to meet soon to enhance trade relations.
- Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva asked U.S. President Donald Trump to lift the 40% tariff on Brazilian imports during a phone call on October 6.
- Lula stated that Brazil is one of three G20 countries with which the U.S. has a trade surplus.
- The Trump administration imposed the tariffs, citing Brazil's policies and the criminal prosecution of former President Jair Bolsonaro as an economic emergency.
- Lula offered to travel to Washington to continue discussions after their earlier meeting at the United Nations General Assembly.
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Lula asks Trump to end high tariffs on Brazilian products
Presidents Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil and Donald Trump of the United States held a videoconference on Monday for 30 minutes, during which the South American leader requested the removal of the 50% tariffs imposed on Brazilian products, Agencia Brasil reported.
Trump, Lula talk for 30 minutes, exchange numbers and Brazilian boss asks again for lifting of 40% tariff
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva asked U.S. President Donald Trump during a phone conversation Monday to lift the 40% tariff imposed by the U.S. government on Brazilian imports. The leaders spoke for 30 minutes, exchanged phone numbers, and Lula reiterated his invitation for Trump to attend the upcoming climate summit in Belem, according to a statement from Lula’s office. Later, Trump posted on Truth Social that he had had a good co…
After months of tension between the United States and Brazil, US President Trump made a phone call with Brazilian leader Lula da Silva.
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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