Lula tells Trump Brazil won’t sideline China on rare earths

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Lula said Brazil’s rare earth reserves are open to investment from China and others willing to process minerals in Brazil.

WHO: Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva

WHAT: Lula told Trump Brazil will keep rare earth investment open to China and other countries

WHEN: May 7, 2026 at 7:01 PM ET

WHERE: Brazil

WHY: Lula was responding to US pressure to side with Washington in the rare earth supply-chain contest with Beijing.

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