Overview

• Brazilian diplomats assess that Marco Rubio will execute instructions from President Trump rather than act on personal preferences.
• G1 reports that Trump is expected to brief Rubio to restart talks, with officials noting Rubio’s working relationship with Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira.
• U.S. analysts quoted by Brasil de Fato say Rubio’s ideological stance and hostility toward Lula are constrained by Trump’s ability to direct or overrule him.
• Plans stemming from a cordial Trump–Lula encounter at the UN include conversations between Rubio and Vice President Geraldo Alckmin to address the tariff increase.
• Lula said he asked Trump to have Rubio engage without prejudice, while the reports do not specify a meeting date and cite earlier tariff hikes reported at up to about 50%.