Diplomatic ties have become increasingly strained between Washington and Brasilia in recent months, with Trump angered over the trial and conviction of his ally, the far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has asked U.S. President Donald Trump to lift the 40% tariff on Brazilian imports.

Presidents spoke on a video call as expert speculates that Haiti could be an area where the two leaders can cooperate