Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will visit the White House on May 7, where he will hold talks with US President Donald Trump. “Armenpress”According to Reuters, citing three people close to the president of Brazil.
During the visit, issues related to customs duties, important minerals and cooperation in the fight against organized crime, money laundering and arms trafficking will be discussed.
In 2025, Trump imposed a 50% tariff on Brazilian imports, one of the highest for US imports.
Trump later canceled most of the tariffs.
Brazilian goods are still subject to an additional 10% tariff, which will expire in July. Brazil fears that its exports may suffer from the new tariffs.
Tensions over digital commerce also continue as Brazil blocked an extension of a US-backed World Trade Organization moratorium on e-commerce tariffs. In addition, some products, including ethanol, are subject to high Brazilian customs duties.
