Washington DC, Sept. 6 -- US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) criticised Brazil's government for taking a leftward shift, saying its policies were hurting the country, while affirming America's goodwill towards the Brazilian people.

"We are very upset with Brazil and they are doing something that is very unfortunate... We have a great relationship with the people of Brazil, but the government there has gone very left and is hurting Brazil very badly..." Trump said, responding to a question by the media.

The remarks came amid indications that the US administration is considering imposing restrictions on the movement of several foreign delegations during the upcoming United Nations General Assembly session in New York.

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