Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and US President Donald Trump held their first significant phone conversation on Monday, October 6, 2025. The discussion took place amid ongoing tensions regarding the US"s 50% tariffs on Brazilian imports, which were imposed in July.
Sources described the call as "positive," with a focus on trade relations that have been strained by the tariffs. These tariffs were initially threatened as a form of retaliation for Brazil"s prosecution of former President Jair Bolsonaro. During the conversation, the leaders exchanged personal phone numbers to enable direct communication and to help de-escalate the ongoing trade dispute.
This phone call marks a notable step in addressing the trade issues between the two nations, which have been a point of contention in recent months.
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