US EditionUPDATE 2-Lula and Trump discuss trade, sanctions in phone call
- On Dec 2, U.S. President Donald Trump and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva spoke by phone, discussing trade and the economy, both sides said.
- Last month, Trump lifted a 40% tariff on several Brazilian food products, prompting Lula to thank him for removing tariffs on coffee and beef and to seek talks on remaining levies.
- During the roughly 40-minute call, Brazil said the exchange was "very productive" and Lula stressed the urgency of stronger cooperation to fight international organized crime.
- Follow-Up conversations were scheduled, with both sides pledging deeper collaboration as Lula and Trump agreed to speak again soon and intensify cooperation in the fight against organized crime.
- Regional security moves — including three months of U.S. strikes off Venezuela — formed the backdrop as Brazil said it would seek U.S. cooperation after police flagged money laundering by Delaware-based firms.
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Trump Says He Had ‘Great Talk’ With Brazil’s Lula, Discussed Sanctions, Trade
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Dec. 2 that he spoke by phone with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to discuss trade, sanctions, and how to combat organized crime. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said they had “a great talk.” “We talked about trade. We talked about sanctions because, as you know, I sanctioned them having to do with certain things that took place. But we had a very good talk,” Trump said. “I like …
Lula and Trump discuss organized crime and trade tariffs
Presidents Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil and Donald Trump of the United States held a 40-minute telephone conversation on Tuesday, focusing on boosting joint efforts to combat international organized crime and the further reduction of US tariffs on Brazilian goods.
A telephone conversation between the two heads of state took place a rapprochement between Brazil and the United States, which intend to unite to fight against violent groups very often associated with drug trafficking.
Brazil's Lula speaks with Trump on trade, sanctions and organised crime
US President Trump said the two men also discussed sanctions - an apparent reference to his administration's targeting of Brazil's judiciary over the criminal case of right-wing former President Jair Bolsonaro.
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