Overview

• The conversation, initiated by President Trump, lasted about half an hour and included an exchange of direct phone contacts between the leaders.
• Lula requested revocation of the U.S. tariff package on Brazilian exports and asked for the rollback of restrictions and sanctions on Brazilian officials.
• Trump designated Secretary of State Marco Rubio to lead U.S. follow-up, while Brazil appointed Vice President Geraldo Alckmin, Finance Minister Fernando Haddad and Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira.
• The call opened the door to a potential in-person meeting later this month on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit in Malaysia, and Lula invited Trump to attend COP30 in Belém.
• Tariffs that have reached up to 50% on many goods remain in effect, and Haddad described the dialogue as positive from an economic standpoint.