Reference News Network August 8 report, according to AFP August 7 report, after US President Donald Trump imposed punitive tariffs on imports from Brazil and India, the leaders of Brazil and India vowed to "uphold multilateralism" in a telephone conversation on August 7.
On the day before the telephone conversation between Brazilian President Lula and Indian Prime Minister Modi, Trump announced that he would impose a 50% tariff on Indian goods, which is consistent with the punitive tariffs he has imposed on a range of Brazilian goods.
The Brazilian presidential office said that the two leaders emphasized the necessity of "upholding multilateralism" and addressing the "economic challenges" brought by Trump's tariff war.
Modi wrote on the social platform X that he is committed to deepening relations with Brazil, a fellow BRICS country. He also said: "A solid people-centered partnership among countries of the Global South benefits everyone."
Trump announced on June 6 that due to New Delhi's purchase of Russian oil, he would impose double tariffs on Indian goods, raising the tariff to 50%.
The first batch of 25% tariffs on Indian goods took effect on July 7, and an additional 25% tariff will take effect within three weeks. (Translated by Li Sha)
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