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Lula Says U.S. Tariffs on Brazil Were a Mistake, Seeks Trump Meeting at ASEAN

The White House has not confirmed the encounter despite ongoing discussions for a Kuala Lumpur meeting.

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks during a joint press conference with Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto following their meeting at Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, October 23, 2025. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media as he departs for Asia from the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., October 24, 2025. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (L) and Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim shake hands after holding a press conference
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks during a press conference with Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim after a bilateral meeting in Putrajaya, outside Kuala Lumpur on October 25, 2025

Overview

  • Speaking in Jakarta, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said he would tell President Trump the 50% tariffs on Brazilian goods were a mistake and that he is prepared to defend Brazil’s interests.
  • Officials from both countries say talks are underway for a possible face-to-face at the ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur, though no meeting appears on the U.S. trip briefing.
  • Trump raised tariffs on most Brazilian imports to 50% from 10% and imposed sanctions on Brazilian officials, including Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes.
  • Lula criticized the sanctions and said there are no forbidden topics, signaling willingness to discuss Gaza, Ukraine, Russia, Venezuela, critical materials and rare earths.
  • Brazil’s row with Washington intensified after Jair Bolsonaro received a 27-year sentence for a botched coup bid, a case Trump cited in defending the punitive measures.