Lula, Trump hold almost hour-long phone call on Tuesday
Lula welcomed Washington’s recent decision to lift an additional 40% tariff on a range of Brazilian agricultural exports — a move he called “very positive.” The tariff rollback, announced in late November, covered key products such as beef, coffee and fruits.
He told Trump that Brazil is eager to continue negotiations on remaining tariffed goods, stressing the importance of moving forward quickly. Lula had previously hailed the partial tariff exemption as a “victory for dialogue, diplomacy and common sense.”
During the call, Lula also underlined the need for deeper cooperation with the US in combating international criminal networks. Trump, according to Brazilian officials, expressed strong support for enhanced collaboration and pledged his full backing for joint initiatives. Both leaders agreed to reconnect soon to assess progress.
The exchange reflects a notable thaw in bilateral ties after months of strain, which escalated when Trump imposed the additional tariffs — an unusual decision politically linked not only to trade disputes but also to the prosecution of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro. Bolsonaro, a close ally of Trump, was recently sentenced to more than 27 years in prison for attempting a coup following his defeat in the 2022 election.
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