Brazil's Lula rejects new 25% US tariffs, says relations were improving
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Al Jazeera Staff
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Summary
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has criticized newly proposed 25% US tariffs on certain Brazilian imports, saying he cannot accept the treatment. The tariffs, announced by the Trump administration, appear to reverse improving relations between the two countries. Lula expressed surprise and disappointment, noting he had left a May White House meeting optimistic about bilateral relations.
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Lula said he had left a May meeting at the White House with Trump optimistic that relations were improving.
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