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Bolsonaro Lobbies US to Delay Brazil Tariff, Lula Decries Treason

7/6/2026

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Senator Flavio Bolsonaro traveled to ask Trump administration to postpone 25% tariff on goods until after Brazil’s Oct 2026 election.
U.S. officials will decide on the tariff by July 15.
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva called lobbying treason and said Bolsonaro prompted tariff.
A Quaest poll gave Lula 47% support and Bolsonaro 35% for delay, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying U.S. officials have differences with Brazil over tariff.

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Senator Flavio Bolsonaro traveled to ask Trump administration to postpone 25% tariff on goods until after Brazil’s Oct 2026 election.
U.S. officials will decide on the tariff by July 15.
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva called lobbying treason and said Bolsonaro prompted tariff.
A Quaest poll gave Lula 47% support and Bolsonaro 35% for delay, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying U.S. officials have differences with Brazil over tariff.