Lula on Brazil-US Relations: Dialogue Over Force After Trump MeetingPresident Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva held a press conference following a nearly three-hour meeting with former U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on May 7, 2026. The discussion covered a range of international policy topics, including Iran, Venezuela, and the ongoing war in Ukraine.
During the press conference, President Lula emphasized Brazil's preference for dialogue over the use of force in resolving international disputes. He also raised the topic of reforming the United Nations Security Council, a long-standing goal of Brazilian foreign policy.
Despite acknowledging differences in views between the two nations, President Lula expressed satisfaction with the meeting, describing it as an important step in the relationship between Brazil and the United States.