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EPISODE · Oct 26, 2025 · 13 MIN

Trump Meets Lula: Inside the US-Brazil Tariff & Trade Deal Talks

from The Political Current · host Hunain Khan

In this episode we unpack the high-stakes meeting between US President Donald Trump and Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit. We examine how the US-Brazil trade deal could reshape bilateral diplomacy and global supply chains.We cover key topics including: the 50 % tariffs imposed by the US on Brazilian goods, how Brazil responded, what Lula and Trump agreed — and why this matters for Brazilian exports, US consumers and global trade flows.Listeners will gain insight into the politics behind the tariff hike, how the negotiating teams plan to act “immediately”, and what the phrase “pretty good deals for both countries” may really signal.Tune in for an in-depth analysis of US-Brazil diplomatic relations, trade leverage, and why the ASEAN summit frame matters. Listen till the end for expert insights on the potential outcomes.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-political-current--6768289/support.

In this episode we unpack the high-stakes meeting between US President Donald Trump and Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit. We examine how the US-Brazil trade deal could reshape bilateral diplomacy and global supply chains.We cover key topics including: the 50 % tariffs imposed by the US on Brazilian goods, how Brazil responded, what Lula and Trump agreed — and why this matters for Brazilian exports, US consumers and global trade flows.Listeners will gain insight into the politics behind the tariff hike, how the negotiating teams plan to act “immediately”, and what the phrase “pretty good deals for both countries” may really signal.Tune in for an in-depth analysis of US-Brazil diplomatic relations, trade leverage, and why the ASEAN summit frame matters. Listen till the end for expert insights on the potential outcomes.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-political-current--6768289/support.

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