WATCH LIVE: Trump meets with Brazil's Lula at the White House
Summary
President Donald Trump will meet Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva at the White House to discuss cooperation on fighting organized crime and trade issues. The meeting aims to improve relations after tensions over tariffs last year and will also touch on Brazil's rare earth mineral resources.Key Facts
- The meeting is scheduled for 11:15 a.m. EDT at the White House.
- Brazil wants to work with the U.S. on combating organized crime instead of facing unilateral actions.
- Last year, the U.S. imposed a 50% tariff on some Brazilian goods, which Trump later eased.
- There is concern in Brazil about the U.S. possibly labeling major Brazilian criminal groups as foreign terrorist organizations.
- Brazil has the world's second-largest reserves of rare earth minerals, which are important for tech products.
- Brazil seeks foreign investment that creates industrial jobs and partners with local universities, not just raw material exports.
- Lula is facing political challenges at home ahead of his bid for a fourth presidential term in October.
- The two leaders have started rebuilding their relationship since meeting at the United Nations and in Malaysia.
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