The president will try to expand Brazilian trade with the Asian continent, besides discussing the defense of democracy
The President (PT) will travel to China on May 12 to participate in a meeting of the Celac (community of Latin American and Caribbean states) with the Asian country. He must also have a bilateral meeting with President Xi Jinping.
The trip to Asia should be held following Russia. The date was set during a trip from the petista to Honduras, on Wednesday (9.abr), where he participated in summit with countries of America.
According to the Poder360the intention is to continue with the discussion of the defense of democracy in the international ground, as well as expand Brazilian trade with the Asian continent.
The trip to China will take place during the trade war with the United States. In response to the decisions of US President Donald Trump (Republican), taxing the country by 145%, Xi Jinping tariffs against US products to 125%.
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Brazil is the main supplier of agricultural products in China. According to the AGA (General Management of Customs), the Brazilian market exported 74.65 million tons of soy to the Chinese, totaling US $ 36.48 billion.
By 2023, the numbers were 69.93 million tons and $ 40.94 billion. Already in 2024, in addition to soy, the Asian country imported more than 6.47 million tons of corn, 1.34 million tons of beef, and about 75,630 tons of coffee in Brazil.
Lula is also a political partner of the Chinese president. In November, during the leader’s state visit, the chief executive who is aligned with the China government in defending international law, multilateralism and the peaceful solution of controversy.
