Lula urges Trump to resume talks on Brazil tariffs
By The BriefBrief
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva urged Donald Trump to resume negotiations over US tariffs on Brazil in a phone call on Friday. Lula sought to ease relations with Washington ahead of Brazil’s October election.
WHO:President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
WHAT:Lula urged Trump to resume negotiations over US tariffs on Brazil during a Friday phone call.
WHEN:Aug 21, 2026
WHERE:Brazil
WHY:To soothe relations with Washington ahead of Brazil’s October election.
