Lula is considering calling Trump to unblock a meeting on tariff increases.
The government wants to reduce the US tariff on Brazilian products from 40% to 10%.
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) is considering calling Donald Trump, the current president of the United States, if the US government does not confirm a new date for their meeting this year. The objective is to discuss the tariffs and sanctions imposed by the US against Brazilian officials and on national exports.
According to the journalist's column Gustavo UribeAccording to CNN Brazil, Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira is scheduled to meet this week in Canada with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The Brazilian Foreign Ministry expects this conversation to result in a decision regarding a meeting between Lula and Trump. If the talks do not progress, Lula has indicated his willingness to make contact personally to schedule a meeting, possibly in December, in the United States.
The goal is to reduce tariffs from 40% to 10%.
The Brazilian government is seeking to convince Washington to temporarily suspend the 40% tariffs applied to domestic products. The goal is to create space for the rate to fall to 10% in 2026, improving the competitiveness of Brazilian exports. Negotiations also involve possible reciprocal concessions, such as adjustments to taxes on ethanol and greater access for US companies to Brazilian reserves of rare metals—resources considered strategic for the technology and clean energy sectors.
Failed attempt at the G20
Lula intended to discuss the issue personally with Trump during the G20 meeting, scheduled for the end of this month in South Africa. However, the Republican announced that he will not participate in the event, frustrating Brasília's plans.
In another diplomatic gesture, the Brazilian president even invited Trump to COP30, which will be held in Brazil in 2025. "He could disagree with the climate policies if he wanted to," Lula said when extending the invitation. The US leader, however, declined the offer.
