Power, Pragmatism and Upheaval: Lula, Trump and Brazil-US Relations

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In 2025, geopolitical and geoeconomic oscillations characterized Brazil-US relations in the context of Lula 3.0 and Donald J. Trump 2.0 administrations. These oscillations are produced by structural conditions and conjunctural pressures, linked to power realities, pragmatism and strategic upheavals. In this scenario, the article's goal is to present a balance of bilateral diplomacy, arguing that there are continuous trends that affect the partnership, by exploring three dimensions. The first dimension is linked to the structural framework of power in which Brazil-US relations are inserted; the second is the analysis of the present time, and the third presents projections that are not final thoughts, but a potential roadmap of issues, opportunities and risks.

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2026-04-06

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Pecequilo, C. (2026). Power, Pragmatism and Upheaval: Lula, Trump and Brazil-US Relations. CEBRI-Revista: Brazilian Journal of International Affairs, (16), 49–62. Retrieved from https://cebri-revista.emnuvens.com.br/revista/article/view/288

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