Mauro Vieira, who participates in the UN conference in New York on Palestinian state, indicated that he could go to the American capital if there is a positive signs from Trump to resume negotiations on tariffs
After receiving unfavorable signs of Washington, members of the Brazilian government say they will continue to seek dialogue with the Administration To avoid the imposition of 50% rates on Brazilian products. President Lula’s advisers emphasize that there will be no political concessions in exchange for the suspension of these rates. The Chancellor is in New York participating in a conference but there are no plans for a visit to Washington so far. Sources close to the government indicate that Vieira and the embassy in Washington have already sent messages showing interest in dialogue, but so far there has been no positive answers to a meeting.
An White House employee revealed that the Trump government has not received relevant proposals from Brazil to discuss the tax issue. This situation is interpreted by members of the Brazilian government as an attempt to blame Lula administration for the creation of tariffs. Trump reiterated that the deadline for the implementation of tariffs, scheduled for August 1, will not be extended. The White House is elaborating a decree that will serve to justify the application of fees. Brazil expects the US president to announce a schedule for the implementation of tariffs rather than immediate application.
A delegation of Brazilian senators is in Washington to raise awareness of US authorities about tariffs. The entourage agenda includes meetings with US business leaders and senators until Wednesday (30), seeking to press the private sector to negotiate the issue of tariffs. The US government plans to include a new economic emergency declaration in the decree aimed at raising Brazil, but details have not yet been disclosed about the content of this statement.
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