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.

"Esco da qui con la convinzione che abbiamo compiuto un passo importante nel consolidamento della storica relazione democratica tra Brasile e Stati Uniti". (ANSA)

"Esco da qui con la convinzione che abbiamo compiuto un passo importante nel consolidamento della storica relazione democratica tra Brasile e Stati Uniti". (ANSA)

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…

The presidents of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, and the United States, Donald Trump, held a meeting of close to three hours at the White House on Thursday in which both…

The US and Brazilian presidents did not appear together publicly, but traded compliments after their talks.