Archive · 21 Aug 2025
Lula, Macron Discuss Trade, Tariffs in Phone Call
Brazilian President Lula and French President Macron had a phone call to discuss some important topics.
They talked about possible taxes, called tariffs, that the U.S. might put on Brazilian goods, with Lula not liking this idea.
They also discussed a trade deal between South American countries (like Brazil) and Europe.
This deal was agreed on before, but France has concerns about how it might affect its farmers.
Both leaders want to finish the trade agreement by the end of the year, with Macron saying he wants it to be good for everyone, while still protecting French and European farming.
Brazilian President Lula and French President Macron discussed U.S. tariffs.
The leaders also talked about the Mercosur-European Union trade deal.
Lula voiced opposition to tariffs on Brazilian goods.
Both presidents committed to finalizing the EU-Mercosur deal by year-end.
Macron expressed readiness for an 'ambitious' agreement, safeguarding agriculture.
- Who
- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and French President Emmanuel Macron
- What
- Brazilian President Lula and French President Macron discussed U.S. tariffs and the Mercosur-European Union trade deal.
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Phone call between Brazil and France
- Why
- To discuss U.S. tariffs and the Mercosur-EU trade deal.
Lula's Perspective
Macron's Perspective
Tariffs and Trade Deal Concerns
Lula's Perspective
Opposes tariffs on Brazilian goods.
Macron's Perspective
France's viewpoint on the Mercosur-EU trade deal concerns its potential impact on the agricultural sector.
- Participants
- Brazilian President Lula and French President Macron
- Topics Discussed
- U.S. Tariffs, Mercosur-EU Trade Deal
- Lula's Stance
- Opposed to tariffs on Brazilian goods
- Deal Goal
- Finalize Mercosur-EU trade deal by year-end
- Macron's Stance
- Wants agreement to protect European agriculture