Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and US President Donald Trump held a friendly 30-minute video call on 06 October, agreeing to meet in person soon to reset strained bilateral relations. President Lula used the opportunity to formally request the removal of the 40% retaliatory tariff (bringing the total to 50%) imposed on Brazilian products, such as coffee and beef, as well as sanctions against Brazilian officials. The tariffs, implemented due to the conviction of former President Bolsonaro, have severely impacted key Brazilian exports. Both leaders appointed senior negotiators to advance trade discussions. This diplomatic pivot is critical for Brazilian markets seeking to mitigate significant business and supply chain disruption caused by the punitive trade measures.