Overview

• Lula posted a video from the Palácio da Alvorada showing him planting an Embrapa-developed seedless grape and inviting President Trump to visit for dialogue.
• The US’s 50% tariffs on Brazilian coffee, fruits and meat took effect August 1 under a Section 301 probe and were accompanied by sanctions on the judge overseeing Bolsonaro’s trial and seven Supreme Court magistrates.
• Brazil has rolled out an economic plan including roughly 30 billion reais in new credit lines for exporters, support for market diversification and preparations for reciprocal tariffs and WTO challenges.
• The gardening gesture signals a shift after Lula had said conditions for direct talks were not yet ripe and underscores his commitment to defend Brazil’s judicial sovereignty.
• The verdict in former President Bolsonaro’s trial remains scheduled for September 2–12 amid Washington’s accusations of political persecution.