U.S. President Donald Trump and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva held a brief bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Summit on October 26, 2025. However, the two leaders did not reach any agreements on trade or tariff reductions, according to officials from both the White House and Brazil.
This meeting was part of the ongoing discussions at the ASEAN Summit, which brings together leaders from Southeast Asian nations and other global partners. Despite the lack of breakthroughs in trade discussions, the summit continues to serve as a platform for international dialogue.
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