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Trump Lifts 40% Tariff on Brazilian Food Amid Crime Cooperation

12/3/2025

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The U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed the removal of a 40% tariff on Brazilian food products, imposed in July, during a December 2, 2025 phone call with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
Lula da Silva thanked the decision and urged enhanced cooperation against international organized crime.
The call was described as productive and occurred amid U.S. actions in the Caribbean and strikes on drug boats near Venezuela.

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The U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed the removal of a 40% tariff on Brazilian food products, imposed in July, during a December 2, 2025 phone call with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
Lula da Silva thanked the decision and urged enhanced cooperation against international organized crime.
The call was described as productive and occurred amid U.S. actions in the Caribbean and strikes on drug boats near Venezuela.