Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva plans to discuss tariffs and cooperation in fighting organized crime at a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Thursday, Brazilian Finance Minister Dario Durigan said.

"We are preparing to engage with Trump in a constructive manner," Durigan told state broadcaster EBC on Wednesday. "I'm very optimistic about this conversation."

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks during the opening ceremony of the Brazil pavilion at the Hannover Messe, in Hanover, Germany, April 20, 2026. REUTERS/Lisi Niesner

• Trump last year imposed steep tariffs on U.S. imports of Brazilian goods, but later revoked most of them

• The U.S. also launched in 2025 a probe to examine a wide range of Brazilian policies, including the highly popular instant payment system Pix, ethanol market access and illegal deforestation

• Durigan said Brazil stands ready to address any doubts the Trump administration might have about Pix and deforestation rates

• "We need to push back against any undue lobbying that may exist regarding Pix," the minister said