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U.S. President Donald Trump signaled on Friday that he is willing to speak directly with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva to address escalating trade tensions. “He can talk to me anytime he wants,” Trump told reporters at the White House, adding that he admires the Brazilian people but believes “the people running Brazil did the wrong thing.”
The remarks come as Washington prepares to impose a 50% tariff on Brazilian goods next week, with exemptions for certain products. The move is aimed at countering what Trump described as a “witch hunt” against former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, currently on trial for allegedly plotting a coup after his 2022 election defeat.
In response, Brazil’s Finance Minister Fernando Haddad welcomed Trump’s comments, calling them “great,” and expressed confidence that Lula would also be open to dialogue. Lula, in a post on X, reaffirmed Brazil’s willingness to maintain open communication but did not directly mention Trump or his statement.
Tensions escalated further after the U.S. sanctioned a Brazilian Supreme Court justice overseeing Bolsonaro’s trial. Lula denounced both the tariffs and the sanctions as “unjustifiable” and “unacceptable interference” in Brazil’s judicial process.
Haddad confirmed plans to hold a virtual meeting with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent next week, a step he believes could lead to a future meeting between Lula and Trump. However, he noted that careful preparation would be required before such high-level discussions take place.
The diplomatic friction highlights growing challenges in U.S.-Brazil relations, as both nations navigate disputes over tariffs, sanctions, and judicial independence amid Bolsonaro’s ongoing legal troubles.
