Brazil's Lula and Trump Discuss Tariff Removal in Productive First Official Call

Oct 07, 2025 06:43 am CST

Brazilian President Lula and US President Trump held their first official 30-minute phone call, discussing trade tariffs and sanctions amid diplomatic tensions. Both leaders expressed interest in face-to-face meetings and exchanged personal contacts, signaling potential improvements in US-Brazil relations despite disagreements on judicial matters and trade policies.