Event Brief
Lula tells Trump Brazil won’t sideline China on rare earths
Filed: May 07, 2026 at 8:06 PM ET
Summary: 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 07, 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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