RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil has requested consultations at the World Trade Organization over tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump against the South American nation, a government official told The Associated Press on Wednesday.

The official, who wasn't authorized to discuss the matter publicly, spoke on condition of anonymity. The decision by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva takes place on the same day that 50% tariffs imposed by Trump on many Brazilian exports came into effect.

The official said that Brazil understands that the case at the WTO, whose aim is to get countries to respect trade agreements, could drag on and that there's no guarantee of success. Lula has repeatedly said that the trade body needs a revamp to be enabled to mediate in conflicts.

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