In July, Washington imposed new tariffs on this Latin American giant due to alleged unfair trade practices, and this Washington move became one of the main campaign issues ahead of the presidential elections in Brazil in October.
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L. I. Lula da Silva, who is seeking a fourth and final term, told D. Trump that the tariffs “negatively affect both Brazil and the United States” and that “staying at the negotiating table is the best option for both countries,” according to a statement released by the Brazilian presidency.
The relationship between D. Trump and left-wing L. I. Lula da Silva has been unstable in recent months, but diplomatic tension has sharply increased as the elections approach.
The Brazilian presidency’s statement said that the conversation between D. Trump and the Brazilian leader lasted an hour and 20 minutes, and the atmosphere during the call was “friendly and warm.”
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80-year-old L. I. Lula da Silva has made national sovereignty a central theme of his election campaign.
Recently, he said that if he spoke with D. Trump, he would tell him: “Don’t interfere in Brazil’s affairs, especially those related to the elections. If you interfere, you will lose.”
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