Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is set to visit the White House on Thursday, aiming to rekindle what Donald Trump once described as their "excellent chemistry." The high-stakes meeting seeks to avert new tariffs on Brazilian goods and advance negotiations on critical minerals and combating organized crime, according to three individuals close to the Brazilian leader. Despite the ambitious agenda, a Brazilian official involved in the preparations expressed caution. "We don’t know if the visit will help," the official told Reuters , "But it’s more likely to help than doing nothing." The high-stakes meeting seeks to avert new tariffs on Brazilian goods and advance negotiations on critical minerals and combating organized crime (AFP/Getty) The visit unfolds against a backdrop of recent trade tensions. Last year, Trump imposed steep 50% tariffs on Brazilian products, accusing the nation of a "witch-hunt" against Jair Bolsonaro , who was later convicted for attempting to overthrow democracy.…