Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's approval ratings have improved following U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of a 50% tariff on Brazilian goods. According to a director at the Brazilian polling firm Quaest, the tariff move by Trump, described as a "tarifaço," has unified Brazil's left-wing factions, Lula supporters, and moderates, while dividing the right-wing and supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro. The tariff has negatively impacted Bolsonaro and São Paulo Governor Tarcísio de Freitas's prospects for the 2026 elections, with Bolsonaro now trailing Lula in hypothetical runoff scenarios and Tarcísio's deficit widening from one to four points. Lula has criticized Trump's tariff letter, stating it lacks negotiating logic and accusing Trump of acting unilaterally without interest in regulatory discussions. Despite the tariff imposition, Lula indicated in a CNN International interview that he does not yet see a crisis between Brazil and the United States.