Brazil still waiting for US reply to May trade proposal, vice president says


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  • Tuesday, 15 Jul 2025

Brazil's Vice President Geraldo Alckmin and Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva attend a ceremony at the Planalto Palace, in Brasilia, Brazil, July 14, 2025. REUTERS/Adriano Machado

BRASILIA (Reuters) -Brazil has yet to hear a response from Washington about an offer it made in trade talks two months ago, Vice President Geraldo Alckmin said on Monday, after U.S. President Donald Trump slapped much higher tariffs on Brazil last week.

Speaking to reporters at the presidential palace, Alckmin said President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva had set up a task force to start discussing a response with business leaders on Tuesday.

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