Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and US President Donald Trump concluded talks at the White House on Thursday (7 May), with public praise for one another, despite ongoing disagreements over trade, organised crime and regional security issues.
Trump said in a post on Truth Social that the meeting had been “very good” and called Lula “dynamic”, while the Brazilian president said he left the meeting “very satisfied”.
Key issues discussed included tariffs, organised crime cooperation and political tensions linked to Brazil’s upcoming elections.
Key developments
- Brazil proposed a 30-day working group to address trade disagreements.
- Lula acknowledged major differences remain over tariffs and taxation.
- Analysts described the meeting as a pragmatic effort to stabilise bilateral relations.
ℹ️ BBC News
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