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Trump shifts from hostility to courting Brazil's leftist leader

March 2, 2026

Former President Trump has shifted his approach towards Brazil's leftist leader, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, moving from a stance of hostility to one of cooperation. This change comes as Trump seeks to secure rare earth minerals from Brazil to bolster the United States' competitiveness against China in the critical metals market.

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks during a press conference at the G20 leaders' summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Misper Apawu)

Credit: (Misper Apawu / Associated Press)

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Trump reversed tariffs and sanctions on Brazil.
He aims to secure rare earth minerals to compete with China.
Trump previously pressured Brazil not to prosecute former President Jair Bolsonaro.
The effort to protect Bolsonaro from prosecution was unsuccessful.

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Trump shifts from hostility to courting Brazil's leftist leader

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Trump shifts from hostility to courting Brazil's leftist leader

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