LOC08:45
05:45 GMT
WASHINGTON, Oct 28 (KUNA) -- The US Senate passed a resolution preventing the implementation of tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on Brazilian imports, amid growing concerns that such measures could harm the US economy and burden American consumers.
According to a statement issued by the Senate's media office, the resolution terminating the "national emergency" declared to justify the tariffs on Brazilian goods, passed with a 52-48 vote, including support from five Republican senators.
Democratic Senator Tim Kaine, who introduced the resolution on September 16, stated "Trump's taxes on billions of dollars in Brazilian goods are bad for our economy and the costs of everyday goods, including coffee."
In a post on the social media platform X, Kaine stressed that such tariffs exacerbate the cost of living for Americans.
Last July, President Trump announced the imposition of a 50 percent tariff on Brazilian products entering the United States.
Relations between Washington and Brasilia have recently shown signs of improvement. Earlier this month, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Trade Representative Jameson Greer met with Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira in Washington for what has been described as highly positive discussions on trade and bilateral issues, signaling a potential easing of tensions after a period of strain.
Earlier this month, Trump said he had also spoken by phone with President Lula da Silva to discuss a range of issues, most notably trade. (end)
asj.aai