Key facts
- U.S. President Donald Trump spoke with Colombian President Gustavo Petro.
- Petro discussed efforts to reduce coca cultivation with Trump.
- Petro requested the removal of personal sanctions from Trump.
- Trump stated he would "do his best" to address the sanction.
- Brazilian presidential candidates Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro clashed over proposed U.S. tariffs.
- Both Brazilian candidates believe their stance on tariffs will influence public opinion.
- The discussions occurred ahead of the Brazilian presidential election.
U.S. President Donald Trump has engaged in separate high-level discussions with leaders from Brazil and Colombia concerning trade, sanctions, and drug interdiction efforts. In Brazil, presidential candidates Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro have publicly clashed over proposed U.S. tariffs on Brazilian goods, with both candidates seemingly believing their positions on the tariffs will sway public opinion in the upcoming election.
Meanwhile, Colombian President Gustavo Petro spoke directly with President Trump about initiatives to curb coca cultivation within Colombia. Petro also formally requested the removal of personal sanctions that have been imposed. President Trump responded to Petro's request by stating he would "do his best" to address the sanction.