Brazil touts 'positive' call with senior U.S. trade official

BRASILIA, March 6 (Reuters) - Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin on Thursday held a "positive" video call with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick that focused in part on U.S. tariff policy, the vice president's office said.

Lutnick is one of U.S. President Donald Trump's top trade advisers while Alckmin also serves as the South American country's trade, industry and development minister.

According to a statement from Alckmin's office, dialogue between the two governments is needed to reach a shared understanding on tariffs and other issues. Further bilateral talks are planned over the next few days, the statement added.