Trump meets privately with Brazil's Lula, says progress made on tariff fight
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- President Trump on Thursday said progress was made on potential new tariffs on Brazil after he met with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva at the White House.
- Trump wrote on Truth Social, adding that the meeting “went very well.” The president said representatives from both countries will get together over the next few months to continue discussions.
President Donald Trump held a private meeting with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva at the White House, focusing on trade relations and potential new tariffs on Brazil. The meeting, described by Trump as having gone 'very well,' marks a significant step in addressing trade tensions between the two nations.
Trump announced on Truth Social that progress was made, although specific details of the tariff discussions were not disclosed. This meeting comes after a federal trade court invalidated Trump's attempt to impose a global tariff of 10%, a decision that followed a Supreme Court loss over separate levies.
The Court of International Trade ruled in favor of businesses challenging Trump's tariff efforts, highlighting ongoing challenges in U.S. trade policy. Despite past public feuds between Trump and Lula, the meeting was conducted in a closed setting, signaling a potential thaw in relations.
Representatives from both countries are expected to continue discussions in the coming months, aiming to solidify the progress reported by Trump. The unexpected nature of the meeting and its closed-door format suggest a strategic shift in how the U.S. administration is handling its trade negotiations with Brazil.
As the two countries navigate these discussions, the broader implications for international trade and economic relations remain to be seen.
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