Overview

• Presidents Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Donald Trump spoke by video on Oct. 6 in a call arranged over the weekend by Brazilian and U.S. aides to explore a negotiated solution to recent U.S. tariff hikes.
• Lula joined the call from the Palácio da Alvorada with Vice President Geraldo Alckmin, Finance Minister Fernando Haddad, Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira, communications chief Sidônio Palmeira, and adviser Celso Amorim.
• Haddad said the conversation was positive from an economic perspective, and the presidency plans to issue an official note summarizing the discussion.
• Brazilian sources say the exchange could open the way to an in‑person meeting later in October at a neutral venue, with Malaysia mentioned as a possible location.
• The punitive measures remain in place, including a progressive "tarifaço" that culminated in a 50% surcharge affecting roughly 36% of exports to the U.S., as Brazil stresses judicial independence and national sovereignty in the talks.