The conversation between Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) and Donald Trump, this Sunday (26), in Kuala Lumpur, marked a turning point in relations between Brazil and the United States. At the center of the agenda: the 50% tariffs imposed by Washington on Brazilian products and the efforts of the two governments to unlock a trade agreement.
It was the . The meeting, lasting around 50 minutes, was described by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mauro Vieira, as “positive and relaxed”, and opened what the chancellor called the “practical phase of negotiations”.
“President Trump declared that he will give instructions to his team to begin the bilateral negotiation process with Brazil,” said Vieira after the meeting.
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What was discussed between the two leaders
During the meeting, Lula once again called for the suspension of tariffs that affect Brazilian exports, especially in the steel, aluminum and critical minerals sectors, for the duration of the negotiation period.
Trump, according to the chancellor, did not present specific conditions for the start of talks, but committed to guiding his advisors to . The tone of the meeting, according to Brazilian diplomats, was one of political rapprochement and economic pragmatism.
Vieira also highlighted that the Brazilian president demonstrated interest in discussing all areas of bilateral trade, including cooperation in strategic minerals and rare earths, inputs considered essential for energy and technology production chains.
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In a press conference this Monday, Lula stated that he is optimistic about the suspension of tariffs imposed on Brazil by the USA and that, within a few days, the countries should reach an agreement. “Soon, there will be no problem between the United States and Brazil”, .
New steps
The technical teams of both countries.
Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira, in the company of two other Lula aides, had a meeting with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Jamieson Greer, White House Trade Representative.
Vieira stated that they agreed to establish a meeting schedule so that a trade agreement can be reached “in a few weeks”.
According to Itamaraty, Brazil will continue to press for the temporary suspension of tariffs until an agreement is signed, although there is still no defined deadline for this to happen.
USA and Venezuela
The meeting also addressed geopolitical issues. , amid the deterioration of diplomatic relations with Venezuela.
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According to Mauro Vieira, Trump welcomed the proposal and thanked him for the gesture, without detailing how or when this mediation could take place. The initiative is seen by the Brazilian government as a movement to reinforce Brazil’s role as a regional mediator.
Trump wants to visit Brazil
The chancellor confirmed that there was.
“President Trump wants to go to Brazil, and President Lula said he would also gladly go to the United States in the future,” declared Vieira.
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The meeting is considered by Itamaraty to be a relevant political advance after months of tension due to tariffs and, which affected STF ministers.
The result of the talks should be detailed by Lula in a press conference scheduled for this Monday (27) in Malaysia, this Sunday night in Brazil, after the first technical round of negotiations.
