Trump waives ‘out-of-quota’ beef tariffs for 90 days to lower prices
The president did not mention with whom he made the deal or where the imported ground beef is coming from.
On Friday, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio da Silva called on US President Donald Trump to resolve the trade dispute between their two nations, asserting that the US tariffs imposed in July were unjustified. These tariffs, a major campaign issue ahead of Brazil's October presidential election, have strained the relationship between the two countries.
Lula, who is running for a fourth term, emphasized to Trump that the tariffs harm both Brazil and the US and recommended maintaining a dialogue to benefit both nations. Relations between Trump and the leftist Lula have been unpredictable, with tensions escalating as the election nears. Trump supports several right-wing candidates in Latin America, including a close alliance with Brazil's former far-right President Jair Bolsonaro and his son Flavio, who is Lula's main rival.
The Brazilian presidency reported that the hour-and-20-minute conversation between Trump and Lula was amicable, and Lula reiterated his stance on national sovereignty, warning Trump against meddling in Brazil's election.
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