11 months ago
Trump's Positive Shift Towards Lula Amidst Brazilian Beef Lobbying
Former US President Trump, who had previously criticized Brazil's President Lula, surprised many by speaking favorably about him.
This shift may be connected to a meeting with a co-owner of JBS, a major meatpacking company.
JBS reportedly wanted to discuss the high tariffs the US had imposed on Brazilian products.
These tariffs, which affected meat and other goods, were put in place because of Trump's belief of persecution of Bolsonaro.
After the meeting, Trump sounded friendlier towards Lula, suggesting a possible future meeting.
The situation is developing, and the motivations behind the change in tone are being discussed.
Trump praised Brazilian President Lula at the UN after months of tension.
A JBS co-owner met with Trump about three weeks prior to the UN speech.
The meeting focused on the 50% tariffs on Brazilian imports, including meat.
Lula expressed a willingness to meet Trump in person.
JBS had previously been involved in a corruption probe.
- Who
- Donald Trump and Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva
- What
- Trump softened his stance on Lula, potentially influenced by Brazilian business interests.
- Where
- Meeting in the U.S. before Trump's UN speech.
- When
- Trump made positive comments in his UN speech after a private meeting.
- Why
- Potentially influenced by Brazilian meatpacking giant JBS to lower tariffs.
Key facts
- Key Players
- Donald Trump, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Joesley Batista (JBS co-owner)
- Event
- Trump expressed positive sentiment towards Lula
- Date of Meeting
- Approx. three weeks before Trump's UN speech
- Tariff on Brazilian Imports
- 50% tariffs imposed in July
- Lula's Response
- Willing to meet Trump
Quotes
Donald Trump
Former U.S. President
“We had a good talk, and we agreed to meet next week.”
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“At least for about 39 seconds, we had excellent chemistry.”
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Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva
Brazilian President
“What once seemed impossible stopped being impossible and actually happened.”
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