The three-hour meeting came as a boost for Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who is seeking a fourth, non-consecutive term in office – and is facing a tight election in October against Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of former far-right president Jair Bolsonaro, a close Trump ally.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will meet. President Donald Trump in Washington on Thursday amid growing diplomatic and trade tensions.

The two leaders have a strained relationship and will be closely watched for signs of a breakthrough over tariffs and other issues.