Trump and Lula Meet at White House to Discuss Tariffs

Private White House talks focused on trade and potential new tariffs, with representatives set to meet in the coming months.

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President Donald Trump met privately with Brazil’s Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva at the White House, and both leaders said the meeting "went very well," according to Trump and Lula.

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The visit aimed to avert potential new U.S. tariffs after tensions last year over Trump’s tariff policy and amid a Section 301 probe into unfair trade practices.

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The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative alleged nearly half of Brazil’s timber exports are from illegal sources, which the Lula administration denies.

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Last year, Trump imposed 50 percent tariffs on Brazilian products, and Brazilian goods still face an extra 10 percent tariff set to expire in July.

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Trump said representatives from both countries will meet over the coming months to continue discussions on trade and tariffs.

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