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Trump and Lula Seek Trade Concessions Amid Investigations

12/11/2025

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U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says President Donald Trump and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva are pursuing constructive trade discussions.
Greer says both sides must make concessions to improve the trade relationship.
Trump recently cut tariffs on several Brazilian food products tied to Lula's prosecution of Jair Bolsonaro.
The United States is investigating Brazil's trade practices, including alleged illegal deforestation affecting U.S. timber competitiveness.

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U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says President Donald Trump and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva are pursuing constructive trade discussions.
Greer says both sides must make concessions to improve the trade relationship.
Trump recently cut tariffs on several Brazilian food products tied to Lula's prosecution of Jair Bolsonaro.
The United States is investigating Brazil's trade practices, including alleged illegal deforestation affecting U.S. timber competitiveness.