Brazil set to talk tariffs with US on ThursdayBrazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Wednesday that Brazil and the US will hold negotiation talks on tariffs on Thursday. "Trump called me and I asked to have a conversation without formalities," Lula said. Lula and Trump have been at odds for months over the trial and conviction of Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro. Trump hiked a tariff on many Brazilian goods from 10% to 50% because of the case, which he called a "witch hunt." During last week's call, the Brazilian president asked Trump to remove the additional 40% tariff, according to a statement from the Lula's office.

Source: bd News24 October 15, 2025 17:05 UTC