Trump, Lula Seek Meeting in Malaysia as Brazil Eyes Tariff Cut

Oct. 22, 2025, 2:14 PM UTC

Donald Trump is interested in meeting Brazil’s Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and officials are discussing a possible meeting while the pair are in Malaysia for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, according to a White House official.

Brazil is hoping the resumption of dialogue between the two countries will convince the US to lower the punitive levies facing key Brazilian goods, including coffee and meat. The meeting could happen as soon as Oct. 26, three Brazilian officials familiar with the planning said.

In a phone call with Trump earlier this month, Lula asked the US to bring the 50% ...

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