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Brazilian President Lula da Silva called US President Donald Trump on Friday, urging an immediate end to 'baseless tariffs' that he claims harm both nations. Lula advocated for continued negotiations rather than escalating trade tensions, which have become a significant issue in Brazil's upcoming October presidential election.
A Datafolha survey published Friday shows President Lula leading Flavio Bolsonaro by six points (39% to 33%) in the first round of Brazil's October 2026 presidential election. The poll, conducted August 18-19 among 2,058 voters, indicates a four-point lead for Lula in a hypothetical runoff scenario.
Brazilian President Lula da Silva and US President Donald Trump agreed to resume bilateral trade negotiations following a Friday phone call, aiming to resolve disputes over new US tariffs. While Lula rejected the tariff justifications as unfounded, Trump expressed willingness to deepen cooperation on border security and intelligence sharing.
Brazilian President Lula promised to establish a dedicated Public Security Ministry during a campaign rally in Rio de Janeiro. The creation of the new department, which would split from the current Justice ministry, is conditional on the Senate approving the necessary constitutional amendment.