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Economy
Jul, 20, 2026
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ApexBrasil plans R$130 million export diversification drive after U.S. tariff hike

Brazil’s trade promotion agency ApexBrasil will launch a R$130 million plan in August to help exporters find new markets and limit the impact of additional U.S. tariffs on Brazilian goods.…
Ports and Terminals
Jul, 20, 2026
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Port of Itaqui handles 16.5 million tonnes in first half of 2026

The Port of Itaqui handled 16.5 million metric tons of cargo between January and June 2026, averaging more than 90,000 metric tons a day and underscoring its importance to Brazil’s…
Ports and Terminals
Jul, 20, 2026
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Port of Fortaleza targets record year on strong wheat, fuel and cruise traffic

The Port of Fortaleza handled 2.59 million metric tons of cargo in the first half of 2026, up 10.06% from the same period last year and 6.87% above the target…
Shipping
Jul, 20, 2026
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Maersk warns low water levels could restrict Amazon river shipping

Maersk has warned that new navigation restrictions may be imposed on rivers in Brazil’s Amazon region as water levels fall during the dry season. “Based on the initial advisory for…
Other Cargo
Jul, 20, 2026
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Brazil’s duty-free import program hits record as tax exemption returns

Brazil has never imported as many low-cost goods with tax exemptions or reduced duties as it did in June through the Remessa Conforme program, created by the federal government in…
Wood
Jul, 20, 2026
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São Paulo and Santa Catarina bear brunt of latest U.S. tariffs on Brazilian goods

The Brazilian states of São Paulo and Santa Catarina account for 52% of the trade affected by the latest round of U.S. tariffs on Brazil. Of the $7.4 billion in…