Trump pledged to impose tariffs on Brazil at a rate as high as 50%. He accused the country of "attacks" on US tech companies and of conducting a "witch hunt" against the far-right former President Jair Bolsonaro, a longstanding ally who is facing prosecution over his alleged role in a plot to overturn the 2022 Brazilian election.

Lula’s personal approval ratings hover around 40%, the lowest at any point during his three terms. Only 28% of Brazilians say they approve of his government.

United States President Donald Trump has taken to social media to defend his fellow right-wing leader, Jair Bolsonaro, the former Brazilian president who faces criminal charges for allegedly plotting a coup d’etat. On Monday, Trump wrote on his social media platform, Truth Social, that Bolsonaro’s indictment was an example of political persecution.

An Argentine court authorized Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva to visit Argentina's former President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, local media reported on Wednesday.

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Thursday he wants a diplomatic solution to President Donald Trump's threat of new tariffs, but vowed retaliation if they took effect on Aug. 1.