Brazil's Lula seeks end to tariffs in call with Trump

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First seen: Aug 22, 2026, 9:02 AM UTCUpdated: Aug 22, 2026, 7:31 PM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva called for an end to what he described as baseless tariffs in a conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump.

SO WHAT?

The dispute could affect trade relations between two major economies and Brazilian exports.

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