Exporters view with optimism the Lula/Trump phone call and appeal for an in-person meeting

By Isadora Duarte Brazilian exporters view with optimism the phone call between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and U.S. President Donald Trump, which took place on Monday morning (07), and there is growing anticipation for an in-person meeting between the two leaders to discuss the tariff imposed by the U.S. government on Brazilian imported products. Representatives from different production chains interviewed by Broadcast Agro saw the initial gesture between the presidents in a positive light. They affirm that now the private sector will increase pressure for an in-person meeting, which faces resistance within government factions. In recent weeks, representatives from the exporting industry have made appeals to government members to accept the invitation for an in-person meeting made by the White House, with the possibility of the meeting occurring at Mar-a-Lago, amid reservations from the Planalto Palace regarding an in-person meeting between the leaders. The postponement ...