In a significant diplomatic exchange, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva engaged in a 30-minute phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday, urging the removal of the 40% tariff imposed on Brazilian imports by the U.S. government. The discussion, described as productive by both leaders, also touched on broader economic and trade relations between the two nations. According to a statement from Lula’s office, the Brazilian president reiterated his invitation for Trump to attend the upcoming climate summit in Belem, emphasizing the importance of international cooperation on environmental issues. Trump later took to Truth Social to express his satisfaction with the call, noting that the conversation was largely centered on economic and trade matters. He hinted at future discussions and potential meetings in both Brazil and the United States. The Trump administration had initially imposed the 40% tariff in July, citing Brazil’s policies and the criminal prosecution of former President Jair Bolsonaro as justification. Bolsonaro, who lost his reelection bid in 2022, was recently convicted of attempting a coup and sentenced to 27 years and three months in prison by Brazil’s Supreme Court. Lula also extended an offer to visit Washington to continue the dialogue initiated during their meeting at the United Nations General Assembly earlier this month.