G7 leaders declare unwavering support for Ukraine President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) and US President Donald Trump interacted for two moments this Tuesday (16) during engagements at the G7 summit, in Évian-les-Bains, France. During a social event hosted by the host, French President Emannuel Macron, Lula and Trump greeted each other and chatted briefly. According to Lula's aides, the two did not talk about the latest US offensives against Brazil and the conversation lasted one to two minutes. According to interlocutors, Lula and Trump greeted each other after a musical performance organized by Macron for heads of state and government and G7 guests at the hotel where the summit is taking place. After the concert, guests went to dinner at the same place. Sources claim that the two had already greeted each other before that, after Lula's speech at the expanded G7 meeting. Trump and the PT member crossed paths in the corridor of the hotel where the summit is taking place and, upon meeting Lula, Trump said to the Brazilian president: "How are you?" and Good job", which means "how are you?" and "Good job", in Portuguese. Lula did not have an interpreter nearby at the moment and just nodded. At the White House, Lula and Donald Trump discuss rare earths, organized crime and trade National Newspaper/ Reproduction Bilateral Aides claim that the interactions were informal and there was no bilateral meeting between Lula and Trump during the G7. Negotiations, therefore, continue only at ministerial level. Brazil has been trying to negotiate the removal of tariffs since last year, when Trump announced the first import taxes on Brazilian products. There was a breakthrough in November 2025, when the White House decided to eliminate the 40% tariff applied to several items exported by the country. Now, Brazil is working to prevent a new US offensive against Brazilian products that could increase the total load to 37.5%, if the measures are implemented. In the government, the assessment is that: the proposal for an additional 25% tariff, justified by Washington based on alleged unfair trade practices, can still be reversed through negotiation. The 12.5% surcharge, linked to the allegation of a lack of sufficient action against forced labor, is seen by members of the Brazilian team as a practically consolidated decision. Trump and Lula posed again for a photo before a gala dinner during the G7 in France LUDOVIC MARIN/Pool via Reuters