Planalto awaits official photo and exchange of affection at Lula-Trump meeting
The meeting between the Brazilian president and the US leader is expected to be brief and cordial, with no concrete announcements.
247 - The Brazilian government is adopting a cautious tone regarding the meeting between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) and the current President of the United States, Donald Trump, scheduled for this Sunday (26), during a visit to Malaysia. According to information published by CNN BrazilThe meeting should be symbolic, prioritizing diplomatic gestures and maintaining an open dialogue between the two countries.
According to aides accompanying Lula on the trip, the expectation is for a brief conversation, marked by exchanges of pleasantries and the traditional official photo, in a break between commitments of the two leaders. The meeting should take place at the hotel where Trump is staying, with no plans for announcements or formal agreements on economic issues, such as the possible suspension of the 40% tariffs imposed by the United States on Brazil.
The Planalto Palace believes the main outcome will be political: a reaffirmation of both governments' willingness to maintain an agenda of dialogue and cooperation. According to Brazilian government sources, Lula is expected to use the moment to reiterate his invitation to Trump to participate in COP30, which will take place in November, and present himself as a mediator in potential tensions involving Venezuela and Colombia.
The intention is to prepare the ground for a new, more structured meeting, which should take place later this year in the United States. This next round would include technical teams from both countries, with the aim of discussing trade and environmental issues of common interest.
Behind the scenes, Lula's aides believe that Trump will also use the meeting to reap political benefits, presenting himself as a leader open to international dialogue. The expectation is that the US president will share photos of the meeting on his social media, seeking to demonstrate a friendly relationship with Brazil amidst a turbulent geopolitical landscape.
