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Tariffs and "Love at First Sight": Lula and Trump Meeting

Folha (English) · May 8, 2026, 12:50 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Key takeaways

  • President Donald Trump met on Thursday at the White House.
  • The only thing we do not give up is our democracy and our sovereignty.
  • Lula again referred to the "chemistry" between him and Trump and described their relationship as "sincere." "You know that idea of love at first sight?

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President Donald Trump met on Thursday at the White House. Over three hours, they discussed combating organized crime, tariffs, critical minerals and relations with big tech companies. Proposals were presented, and ministers in attendance described the meeting as positive.

"I leave satisfied. There are no forbidden topics. The only thing we do not give up is our democracy and our sovereignty. Everything else is open for discussion," Lula said at the Brazilian Embassy after the meeting.

Lula again referred to the "chemistry" between him and Trump and described their relationship as "sincere." "You know that idea of love at first sight? That thing about chemistry? That’s what happened."

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