Brazilian diplomats left the meeting between the presidents relieved and understand that the meeting was essential to send new US sanctions.
Despite not claiming victory, Lula’s interlocutors with the next steps to be taken in the relationship between the two countries. When it comes to Trump, diplomats assess that it is not possible to bet on a smooth relationship, but that the scenario is much more positive.
Politically, members of the government understand that Donald Trump reassures diplomacy. The smile on Lula’s face after a joke and a post would have demonstrated that the North American is open to negotiations.
Furthermore, another request from Lula was accepted by Trump: he changed the visit protocol and did not open the beginning of the meeting to the press.
During the meeting, US sales representative Jamieson Greer addressed American products. The main concern is with ethanol tariffs.
Even so, the final assessment is that the meeting was very positive, especially after the heads of state gave the instruction that negotiations will be carried out at the technical level.
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