Brazilian President Lula da Silva announced that US President Trump assured him a trade deal is imminent, signaling a potential thaw in strained relations. Following a meeting at the ASEAN summit, both leaders agreed to immediate discussions to resolve tariff and sanctions disputes. Trump also announced several regional trade initiatives and a peace accord between Cambodia and Thailand.
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