Lula, Trump Discuss Trade and Security in Presidential Call

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva spoke by phone with former U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday. The conversation focused on trade policy and combating organized crime. President Lula thanked Trump for the recent U.S. decision to remove a 40% tariff on Brazilian steel and aluminum exports. The tariff was first applied in 2018. Lula also urged the removal of additional U.S. tariffs on other Brazilian goods. He emphasized the importance of fair trade between the two nations. The leaders further discussed cooperation in fighting transnational organized crime. They agreed on the need for joint efforts to address this security challenge. No further details of the private discussion were immediately released.