Summary
President Trump and Brazilian President Lula da Silva had a phone call to discuss improving U.S.-Brazil relations. They talked about reducing trade barriers and tackling organized crime. Both leaders agreed to speak again soon.
Key Facts
- Presidents Trump and Lula da Silva talked for 40 minutes on the phone.
- They discussed reducing trade barriers and organized crime.
- The phone call was described as "productive" by both sides.
- President Trump previously increased tariffs on Brazilian exports to 50% after protests about the Bolsonaro trial.
- The U.S. also imposed sanctions on a member of Brazil’s Supreme Court involved in the Bolsonaro case.
- Tensions began when Trump, returning to the presidency, opposed Lula's actions against Bolsonaro.
- Trump and Lula first improved relations during a meeting at the United Nations in September.
- President Trump later announced a rollback on tariffs for some Brazilian products like coffee and beef.
