politics
May 7, 2026
Trump says meeting with Lula went 'very well' and they mainly discussed tariffs
US President Donald Trump stated this Thursday that the meeting with his Brazilian counterpart, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, at the White House 'went very well' and that they discussed various issues, mainly tariffs, which Washington has been imposing on Brazil since the Republican's return to power in 2025. [...]
TL;DR
- Donald Trump described his meeting with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva as going 'very well'.
- Key discussion topics included trade and tariffs, which Washington has imposed on Brazil.
- Representatives from both countries will meet in the coming months to discuss specific trade issues.
- The meeting took place amid new diplomatic tensions and without a joint press conference.
- Other subjects discussed were US investigations into Brazilian commercial practices and cooperation on international crime.