"Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has asked US President Donald Trump to remove tariffs on Brazilian goods and lift sanctions on Brazilian officials during a phone call, according to the presidential office in Brasilia."
"A 50% tariff was applied to a significant share of Brazil's exports to the US in April in retaliation for what Trump has called a "witch hunt" against former far-right president Jair Bolsonaro."
"The conversation lasted about 30 minutes, during which Lula requested the withdrawal of a 40% surcharge on Brazilian exports and the end of restrictions on certain officials. Lula's office described the conversation as "friendly" and "positive." Both leaders have agreed to meet in person soon, with Lula proposing that the meeting take place during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit in Malaysia starting October 26."
A phone call occurred between Presidents Lula and Trump lasting about 30 minutes. Lula asked for removal of US tariffs on Brazilian goods and for sanctions on certain Brazilian officials to be lifted. A 50% tariff had been applied in April to a significant share of Brazilian exports in apparent retaliation tied to comments about a "witch hunt" against former president Jair Bolsonaro. During the call Lula specifically requested withdrawal of a 40% surcharge on exports and an end to restrictions on officials. Lula's office characterized the conversation as friendly and positive. Both presidents agreed to an in-person meeting, proposed for the ASEAN summit in Malaysia starting October 26.
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