"Shortly after, Trump posted on his Truth Social platform that he had had a good conversation with Lula. We discussed many things, but it was mostly focused on the Economy, and Trade, between our two Countries, Trump said. He added that the leaders will be having further discussions, and will get together in the not too distant future, both in Brazil and the United States."
"The Trump administration had imposed a 40 percent tariff on Brazilian products in July on top of a 10 percent tariff imposed earlier. Lula reminded Trump that Brazil was one of three Group of 20 (G20) countries with which the US maintains a trade surplus, according to the Brazilian leader's office. The Trump administration has justified the tariffs by saying that Brazil's policies and criminal prosecution of former President Jair Bolsonaro constitute an economic emergency."
President Lula asked President Trump to lift a 40% tariff on Brazilian imports added in July atop an earlier 10% duty. The leaders spoke by phone for 30 minutes, exchanged numbers, and Lula reiterated an invitation for Trump to attend a climate summit in Belem. Trump posted that the call focused on the economy and trade and said they would hold further discussions and meet soon in both countries. The US justified the tariffs by citing Brazil's policies and the prosecution of former President Jair Bolsonaro, who was convicted and sentenced to 27 years in prison for attempting a coup. Lula offered to travel to Washington to meet Trump.
Read at www.aljazeera.com
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