Secretary of State Marco Rubio and United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer held a meeting with Brazil’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mauro Vieira, to discuss trade and bilateral issues. According to a joint statement, the talks were described as very positive.
The statement noted that Secretary Rubio, Ambassador Greer, and Minister Vieira agreed to collaborate on several issues and to continue discussions in the near future. The parties also agreed to establish a framework for ongoing cooperation.
Additionally, both countries committed to working together to arrange a meeting between President Trump and President Lula as soon as possible.
"There were very positive talks regarding trade and ongoing bilateral issues. Secretary Rubio, Ambassador Greer, and Minister of Foreign Affairs Vieira agreed to collaborate and conduct discussions on multiple fronts in the immediate future and establish a working path forward. Both sides also agreed to work together to schedule a meeting between President Trump and President Lula at the earliest possible occasion," according to the joint statement.
