August 21, 2026 · Brazil / Section 301 tariffs / Bilateral trade
Trump and Lula discuss U.S. tariffs on Brazilian goods as Brazil presses for negotiations
Brazil’s government said Presidents Donald Trump and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva spoke on August 21 about U.S. tariffs on Brazilian goods. Trump suggested that officials from the two countries meet as soon as possible, while Lula reiterated that Brazil considers negotiation the best route and disputes the U.S. allegations used to justify the tariffs. The call is a diplomatic development, not a settlement: the 25% Brazil-specific Section 301 tariff and the separate 12.5% forced-labor-related tariff framework remain documented U.S. actions, and no new bilateral agreement was announced with the call.
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