<h1>Secretary of State invites Brazilian foreign minister for talks after presidential call over 40% tariff and sanctions tensions</h1> US Secretary of State invited the Brazilian foreign minister to Washington for talks after a presidential call in which Brazil requested removal of a 40% US tariff on its imports. The meeting aims to continue negotiations on economic and trade issues amid heightened tensions stemming from US sanctions on senior Brazilian officials tied to the prosecution and subsequent conviction of a former Brazilian president for attempting to remain in power. The US administration has characterized the prosecution as politically motivated, while Brazil's judiciary proceeded. Both governments signaled willingness to engage diplomatically, with leaders exchanging cordial messages and arranging follow-up discussions.