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4d ago

Lula Presses Trump to Lift Tariffs and Sanctions in First Extended Call as Leaders Plan Meeting

The 30-minute conversation reopened direct contacts after months of friction over U.S. penalties tied to Jair Bolsonaro’s prosecution.

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Brazilian President Lula da Silva
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Overview

  • Brazil said President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva asked President Donald Trump to remove a 40% surtax on Brazilian goods and to rescind restrictive measures against Brazilian officials.
  • The leaders agreed to meet soon, with Lula proposing a possible encounter at the ASEAN summit in Malaysia, reiterating an invitation to COP30 in Belém, and offering to travel to Washington.
  • Both exchanged phone numbers to establish a direct channel, and Trump called the discussion “very good,” saying it focused on economic and trade relations.
  • According to the Brazilian readout, Trump designated Secretary of State Marco Rubio to follow up with Vice President Geraldo Alckmin, Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira and Finance Minister Fernando Haddad.
  • The tariff burden totals about 50% after an earlier 10% duty was increased by 40%, and sanctions remain in place, with Brazilian officials describing the call as positive and no changes announced.