On October 16 local time, Brazilian Foreign Minister Viella met with U.S. Secretary of State Rubio in Washington, D.C., and the two sides met for 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Viella said that he has emphasized Brazil¡¯s position on tariffs to the US.At present, the two sides are actively promoting an early meeting between the two presidentsEarlier, media that the meeting of the two presidents may take place during the ASEAN summit, and the time has not been determined.

Viella said that the meeting with Rubio was primarily technical and productive.The participants said that during the meeting there was no in-depth discussion of specific issues, but the two sides determined that the two countries' advisory teams will raise their respective concerns for discussion during the negotiations.