Trump hosts Brazil's Lula for trade and organised crime talks

13 articles · Updated · The Wall Street Journal · May 5

The meeting is set for 11 a.m. ET in Washington, as the leaders seek to stabilise ties after a tense year.
Previous reports said the agenda also includes security and critical minerals, with talks unfolding as the US manages a fragile Middle East ceasefire and fuel-price pressures.
Relations have been strained by US tariffs, sanctions linked to Jair Bolsonaro and Lula's accusations that Washington violated Brazil's sovereignty.

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