US President Donald Trump on Sunday (Oct 26) said that in his upcoming meeting with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, he could work out some deals between the two nations. He said that the two nations "should make good deals for both countries". Meanwhile, the Brazilian president also echoed Trump's sentiments and, in a statement, said that there was "no reason" for a conflict between Brazil and the US, and also revealed that he had an "agenda to discuss with Trump in writing". The leaders were speaking ahead of their meeting on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday. The meeting comes as the two leaders seek to repair their relationship. Earlier, talking to reporters on board Air Force One, Trump had hinted at being open to reducing tariffs against Brazil “Under the right circumstances.”Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-i-m-watching-trump-sets-48-hour-deadline-for-hamas-to-return-remains-of-israeli-hostages-1761457274377">'I'm watching': Trump sets 48-hour deadline for Hamas to return remains of Israeli hostages</a><h2>Trump tariffs and Brazil&nbsp;</h2>After his return to the White House this year, Trump has imposed high tariffs on a number of nations, including Brazil. In August, he increased the tariff on US imports of most Brazilian goods to 50 per cent from the earlier 10 per cent. At the time, the POTUS linked the move to what he labelled a "witch hunt" against the South American country's former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/trump-s-mystery-130-million-donor-unmasked-as-reclusive-heir-timothy-mellon-meet-the-man-behind-the-money-1761446523123">Trump’s mystery $130 million donor unmasked: Meet reclusive heir Timothy Mellon, the man behind the money</a>Lula, meanwhile, citing a $410 billion US trade surplus with Brazil over 15 years, had described the tariff hike as a “mistake”. According to a Reuters report, because of the higher American tariffs on Brazilian goods, the global beef market has undergone a transformation, with prices increasing in the US, and an upward trend in trade through Mexico. Meanwhile, Brazil's sales to China have kept growing.

President Donald Trump said he could strike “good deals for both countries” during his meeting with Brazil’s President Lula da Silva. Lula said there’s “no reason for conflict” with the US and confirmed he has a written agenda ready for talks.

US President Donald Trump on Sunday (Oct 26) said that in his upcoming meeting with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, he could work out some deals between the two nations. He said that the two nations "should make good deals for both countries". Meanwhile, the Brazilian president also echoed Trump's sentiments and, in a statement, said that there was "no reason" for a conflict between Brazil and the US, and also revealed that he had an "agenda to discuss with Trump in writing". The leaders were speaking ahead of their meeting on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday. The meeting comes as the two leaders seek to repair their relationship. Earlier, talking to reporters on board Air Force One, Trump had hinted at being open to reducing tariffs against Brazil “Under the right circumstances.” Also read | 'I'm watching': Trump sets 48-hour deadline for Hamas to return remains of Israeli hostages Trump tariffs and Brazil After his return to the White House this year, Trump has imposed high tariffs on a number of nations, including Brazil. In August, he increased the tariff on US imports of most Brazilian goods to 50 per cent from the earlier 10 per cent. At the time, the POTUS linked the move to what he labelled a "witch hunt" against the South American country's former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro. Also read | Trump’s mystery $130 million donor unmasked: Meet reclusive heir Timothy Mellon, the man behind the money Lula, meanwhile, citing a $410 billion US trade surplus with Brazil over 15 years, had described the tariff hike as a “mistake”. According to a Reuters report, because of the higher American tariffs on Brazilian goods, the global beef market has undergone a transformation, with prices increasing in the US, and an upward trend in trade through Mexico. Meanwhile, Brazil's sales to China have kept growing.

President Donald Trump said he could strike “good deals for both countries” during his meeting with Brazil’s President Lula da Silva. Lula said there’s “no reason for conflict” with the US and confirmed he has a written agenda ready for talks.

Trump says US, Brazil can ‘make good deals for both countries’ ahead of Lula meet

After months of diplomatic animosity, Lula and Trump spoke for 30 minutes in a "friendly tone" and Lula raised the possibility of an in-person meeting in Malaysia next month, the Brazilian presidency said in a statement.&nbsp;Lula "requested the removal" of tariffs imposed on his country's products and sanctions against Brazilian officials.&nbsp;Diplomatic ties have become increasingly strained between Washington and Brasilia in recent months, with Trump angered over the trial and conviction of his ally, the far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro.&nbsp;Trump has imposed a 50-percent tariff on Brazilian products and imposed sanctions against several top officials, including a top Supreme Court judge, to punish Brazil for what he termed a "witch hunt" against Bolsonaro.&nbsp;The phone call came after what first appeared to be a chance encounter on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly last month that led Trump to hail his "excellent chemistry" with Lula. However the Estadao news site reported the brief run-in, which included a hug, was actually the result of an intensive behind-the-scenes "diplomatic operation."&nbsp;The Brazilian presidency said Lula and Trump "recalled the good chemistry they had in New York" during their phone call. The two leaders traded barbs in their UN speeches, with Lula slamming an "unacceptable" attack on the independence of Brazil's judiciary.&nbsp;Despite the political and economic pressure, Brazil's Supreme Court sentenced Bolsonaro to 27 years in prison for his role in a botched coup bid after his 2022 election loss to Lula. Trump, meanwhile, used his UN speech to accuse Brazil of "censorship, repression" and "judicial corruption."&nbsp;He then switched tack, and recounted his run-in with Lula, describing him as "a very nice man, actually."The two men stand on polar opposite sides when it comes to issues such as multilateralism, international trade and the fight against climate change.&nbsp;Lula has repeatedly stated that Brazil was "ready to negotiate" regarding tariffs, but complained of a rebuff from US authorities.&nbsp;"We're trying to negotiate, but there's no one to talk to. No one," he said at an official ceremony in August in Brasilia. However, during the call, the two presidents exchanged phone numbers to establish direct communication. The Brazilian presidency said that Lula had raised the possibility with Trump of an in-person meeting at the ASEAN summit in Malaysia in October.&nbsp;He also re-iterated an invitation to Trump to attend the COP-30 climate conference in Brazil's Amazon city of Belem in November, "and also expressed his willingness to travel to the United States."

Brazil's President Lula in a phone call requested Trump for "removal" of tariffs. US had imposed over 50% tariff on the country.

After months of diplomatic animosity, Lula and Trump spoke for 30 minutes in a "friendly tone" and Lula raised the possibility of an in-person meeting in Malaysia next month, the Brazilian presidency said in a statement. Lula "requested the removal" of tariffs imposed on his country's products and sanctions against Brazilian officials. Diplomatic ties have become increasingly strained between Washington and Brasilia in recent months, with Trump angered over the trial and conviction of his ally, the far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro. Trump has imposed a 50-percent tariff on Brazilian products and imposed sanctions against several top officials, including a top Supreme Court judge, to punish Brazil for what he termed a "witch hunt" against Bolsonaro. The phone call came after what first appeared to be a chance encounter on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly last month that led Trump to hail his "excellent chemistry" with Lula. However the Estadao news site reported the brief run-in, which included a hug, was actually the result of an intensive behind-the-scenes "diplomatic operation." The Brazilian presidency said Lula and Trump "recalled the good chemistry they had in New York" during their phone call. The two leaders traded barbs in their UN speeches, with Lula slamming an "unacceptable" attack on the independence of Brazil's judiciary. Despite the political and economic pressure, Brazil's Supreme Court sentenced Bolsonaro to 27 years in prison for his role in a botched coup bid after his 2022 election loss to Lula. Trump, meanwhile, used his UN speech to accuse Brazil of "censorship, repression" and "judicial corruption." He then switched tack, and recounted his run-in with Lula, describing him as "a very nice man, actually." The two men stand on polar opposite sides when it comes to issues such as multilateralism, international trade and the fight against climate change. Lula has repeatedly stated that Brazil was "ready to negotiate" regarding tariffs, but complained of a rebuff from US authorities. "We're trying to negotiate, but there's no one to talk to. No one," he said at an official ceremony in August in Brasilia. However, during the call, the two presidents exchanged phone numbers to establish direct communication. The Brazilian presidency said that Lula had raised the possibility with Trump of an in-person meeting at the ASEAN summit in Malaysia in October. He also re-iterated an invitation to Trump to attend the COP-30 climate conference in Brazil's Amazon city of Belem in November, "and also expressed his willingness to travel to the United States."

Brazil's President Lula in a phone call requested Trump for "removal" of tariffs. US had imposed over 50% tariff on the country.

Brazil's Lula asks Trump to remove tariffs in 'friendly' phone call

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Trump says US, Brazil can ‘make good deals for both countries’ ahead of Lula meet

Brazil's Lula asks Trump to remove tariffs in 'friendly' phone call