Leaders and congressmen cited the country’s “sovereignty” and stated that “dialogue won”
Government politicians celebrated this Sunday (Oct 26, 2025) the meeting between the president (PT) and the president of the United States, (Republican Party), in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia). The 2 leaders are in the Asian country for the 47th Asean (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Summit.
The conversation immediately ended the 50% tariffs imposed by the USA on Brazilian products, but Trump agreed to start bilateral negotiations on the topic this Sunday (Oct 26). According to Brazilian authorities, the dialogue was marked by a tone of respect, in which the North American “He listened more than he spoke.”
On social media, deputies and senators from the allied base highlighted the “firm” and the “pragmatism” of Lula before the North American leader.
Lindbergh Farias (PT-RJ)PT leader in the Chamber,:
“The meeting between Lula and Trump in Malaysia symbolizes the return of a Brazil that speaks as equals with the world. Lula was firm in demanding an end to abusive tariffs imposed by the USA and made it clear that the country is open to dialogue. [...] Whoever defends sovereignty negotiates with pride and firmness.”
Randolfe Rodrigues (PT-AP)government leader in Congress,:
Humberto Costa (PT-PE)senator and former minister, who “far right” was mistaken and that the “dialogue won”:
Jaques Wagner (PT-BA)leader of the government in the Senate, the dialogue:
Fabiano Contarato (PT-ES)senator, that the meeting is the “prelude to the end of tariffs”:
Zeca Dirceu (PT-PR)deputy, to Lula:
Maria do Rosário (PT-RS)deputy, that Lula won the 1st round:
Orlando Silva (PC do B-SP)deputy, opponents:
Erika Kokay (PT-DF)deputy, that Brazil is “head up”:
