U.S. and Brazilian officials held trade discussions on Thursday that both sides described as constructive, agreeing to coordinate a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva at the earliest possible date.
In a joint statement, both delegations confirmed plans to continue discussions on various fronts and establish a roadmap for strengthening economic and diplomatic cooperation. However, no specific timeline has been set for the proposed meeting.
The Washington talks included U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, and Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira. The meeting marked a renewed phase of dialogue following months of limited engagement between the two nations.
“This is an auspicious start to a negotiation process in which we will work to normalize and open new paths for bilateral relations,” Vieira stated during a press briefing in Washington.
The discussions come after recent trade tensions, including increased U.S. tariffs on Brazilian goods earlier this year. Despite these challenges, both leaders have expressed optimism about improving relations, particularly after a recent phone conversation and an earlier brief encounter at the United Nations.
According to Vieira, Thursday’s talks were “great” and focused on technical trade and diplomatic issues. The meeting lasted about an hour, including a 20-minute one-on-one discussion between Vieira and Rubio.
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