Bolsonaro urges Trump to delay Brazil tariffs until after election

Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro is asking the Trump administration to delay proposed 25% tariffs on Brazilian goods until after October's presidential election, as he seeks to counter allegations from President Lula that his family prompted the tariffs. Source: Al Jazeera

The tariffs, proposed in June, cite illegal deforestation and unfair electronic payment practices. Source: Al Jazeera Lula has accused Bolsonaro of lobbying Washington to impose them, a charge Bolsonaro denies. Instead, Bolsonaro argues that imposing tariffs now would hand Lula a political victory. Source: Al Jazeera He has called for a 180-day delay, writing to the USTR that the political landscape will be redefined after the election. Source: Al Jazeera So far, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated substantial differences remain. Source: Al Jazeera A Quaest poll found 47% of Brazilians believe Lula's claim, while 35% believe Bolsonaro. Source: Al Jazeera The US has until July 15 to decide, with some exemptions for beef, coffee, minerals, and aircraft parts. Source: Al Jazeera Bolsonaro has made US relations central to his campaign, as Trump increases involvement in Latin America. Source: Al Jazeera