Brazil's Lula Urges Tariffs Resolution in Call with Trump
Lula said the tariffs would harm both economies as Trump urged officials from both countries to meet soon, the Brazilian presidency said.
- 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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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."
The two Presidents agreed to resume trade negotiations "as soon as possible." Lula classified Washington's justifications for Brazil's surcharges as "unfounded".
Lula, Trump discuss tariffs in phone call, Brazil says
BRASILIA, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and U.S. President Donald Trump spoke by phone on Friday and discussed tariffs Washington recently imposed on Brazilian goods, according to a statement from Brazil's government...
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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva spoke on Friday with his US counterpart, Donald Trump, and criticized the trade tariffs imposed recently on imports from Brazil.Continue reading...
According to the Brazilian government, Lula categorically refuted Trump's arguments to impose tariffs on Brazil.However, Planalto Palace called the dialogue "friendly and cordial."
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