For the first time, an ally of the president of the United States, Donald Trumpwas in Brasilia to meet with authorities of the Government of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT).
The visit of Republican Senator Steve Daines to Brazil, on Friday (14), was interpreted as a “waterbreak” and an initial gesture to open dialogue between representatives of the two governments, according to sources heard by CNN that accompany the negotiations.
Daines is one of the closest allies of the United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Trump himself. A, that is,.
The senator arrived as a kind of “informal envoy” from Rubio, in a busy week for Brazilian diplomacy and the economic team, marked by the tariffs announced by Trump.
Americans often use the expression “test the waters” – or “testing the waters” – to describe a poll before making decisions or making commitments. In the evaluation of Brazilian diplomats, the senator’s visit reflects this strategy.
In the Senate of the United States, Daines is part of Foreign Affairs, Energy and Natural Resources, Finance and Indigenous Affairs committees.
At Itamaraty Palace, he was received.
A CNN It found that the meeting focused on the intention to maintain good relationships and express thanks for the cooperation on migratory themes.
In Itamaraty’s official profile, the government states that “both reiterated the desire to deepen the traditional partnership between the United States and Brazil, based on the identification of convergences.”
The publication points out that the conversation stressed opportunities to expand trade, attract investments and strengthen supply chains in areas such as critical minerals.
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After the meeting, Alckmin pointed out that both discussed the 200 -year partnership between Brazil and the United States, mentioning that the senator praised Brazilian cheese bread and coffee.
“He brought a hug from President Trump, Vice President Vance and Secretary Marco Rubio. The conversation was very good. It was very positive, ”said Alckmin.
Daines said that Brazil and the United States share many values and beliefs. “We want to strengthen this relationship,” he said.
