Tag: Brazil
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With eight days left on a statutory deadline, USTR wraps up hearings on a proposed 25 percent tariff on Brazilian goods as a Bolsonaro pleads for delay, Lula threatens retaliation, and US importers brace for a July 15 decision By the US Trade Desk, Peacock Tariff Consulting WASHINGTON, July 7, 2026 The clock on the…
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A 48-hour wave of protest from Tokyo, Seoul, Brasília and Beijing greets the European Union’s toughest-ever steel import regime, which halves duty-free access and doubles the out-of-quota tariff to 50 percent BRUSSELS – July 5, 2026 The European Union’s new steel import regime is barely four days old, and it has already triggered one of…
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A new front in the U.S.–Brazil trade conflict On June 1, 2026, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) issued a formal determination that a sweeping set of Brazilian government practices are “unreasonable” and “burden or restrict U.S. commerce.” A day later, USTR Ambassador Jamieson Greer made the consequence public: a proposed 25…
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Some interesting takeaways from this morning’s sessions with Tomas Araujo and Arlan Suderman are how deeply intertwined agricultural markets, energy policy, and international trade have become. A few themes stood out: The U.S. biofuel program continues to act as a major demand engine for agricultural commodities. Current proposals for D4 Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) suggest…
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Brazil’s Beef Trade Rewired: China Surges 38% While U.S. Market Collapses 41% In a striking realignment of global protein flows, Brazil’s beef exports to China surged 38.3% in September 2025 compared to the same month last year, reaching a record 187,340 tonnes. Meanwhile, shipments to the United States plummeted 41% year-to-date, falling to just $102.9…
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Belgium and Brazil Sign Generics-Focused Pharma Export Deal: A Strategic Win for Trade, Access, and Innovation In a landmark move that blends trade diplomacy with public health strategy, Belgium has signed a pharmaceutical export agreement with Brazil, targeting the generics sector a domain increasingly recognized as the backbone of affordable healthcare worldwide. The deal was…
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U.S. Trade Policy Overhaul: Tariffs on Brazil and South Korea, and the End of De Minimis The United States has initiated a sweeping transformation of its trade policy under President Donald Trump, marking a decisive pivot toward economic nationalism and protectionism. This shift includes the imposition of steep tariffs on Brazil and South Korea two…
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If countries like India, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, South Korea, and Taiwan don’t finalize trade agreements with the U.S. by August 1, they’ll face steep tariffs ranging from 25% to 50%. These tariffs will apply to a wide range of goods, including: The U.S. will also begin collecting these tariffs immediately, with no further grace period.…
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What Is BRICS? BRICS is a geopolitical and economic alliance originally formed by Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. The acronym was coined in 2001 by economist Jim O’Neill to describe emerging economies poised to reshape global power. Since then, BRICS has evolved from a loose economic concept into a formal intergovernmental organization. As…
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In today’s interconnected global economy, the trade partnership between Canada and Brazil is built on complementary strengths. Canada’s advanced manufacturing, pharmaceutical innovation, and energy resource expertise combine with Brazil’s vast natural resources, robust agrifood sector, and emerging industrial capacity. This analysis provides detailed figures for trade segments on both sides, along with an in-depth look…