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Economy Jul, 04, 2023 0

Declining import prices drive Brazil’s trade balance to record surplus

Marked by declining prices, Brazil’s June trade balance recorded a surplus of US$ 10.59 billion, a record amount for the month. The positive balance was a result of imports decreasing…
Economy Jul, 03, 2023 0

Brazil’s Lula to receive interim leadership of Mercosur

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will assume interim leadership of Mercosur during the 62nd Summit of Mercosur and Associated Countries, which will take place in Puerto Iguazú, Argentina, next…
Economy Jul, 03, 2023 0

Argentine economy falls 4.2% YoY in April

The Argentine economy fell 4.2% in April when compared to the same month last year, and 1.9% when compared to March, according to the National Institute for Statistics and Census…
Economy Jul, 03, 2023 0

Brazil announces USD 10.59 billion surplus in June

The Ministry of Development, Industry, Commerce, and Services announced that the trade balance in June accumulated a surplus of US$ 10.59 billion. When exports exceed imports, the result is a…
Trade Regulations Jun, 30, 2023 0

Brazil to lower import tax to zero on shipments up to USD 50

Finance Minister, Fernando Haddad, has announced a significant reduction in Import Tax rates on postal shipments to Brazil and international air parcels for individuals. In a recent regulation published on…
Economy Jun, 30, 2023 0

Datamar: May data reveal new drop in container exports and surge in imports

Recent data released by Datamar’s Business Intelligence team indicates that, in May, Brazilian container exports went through a 6.7% year-on-year decline. The volume handled, 219,887 TEUs, is below the export…
Economy Jun, 29, 2023 0

Government fears that new EU environmental rules may reduce Brazilian exports

The new European Union (EU) environmental rules to bar the purchase of goods produced in deforested areas come into force next Thursday (29). Although there is an 18-month transition period,…
Economy Jun, 29, 2023 0

Trade between Brazil and Argentina shows improved figures

Trade relations between Brazil and Argentina are showing signs of improvement, with a total trade volume of $12.5 billion in the first five months of this year. Brazil exported $7.5…
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Economy Jun, 28, 2023 0

Brazil introduces flex license to simplify international trade procedures

On Wednesday (28), the Brazilian federal government issued a decree introducing the Flex License, a new instrument that enables the use of a single license for multiple import and export…
Economy Jun, 28, 2023 0

Only 0.88% of Brazilian companies are exporters

A sector that is growing but needs to overcome disparities. This is the context of the 24,931 Brazilian companies involved in export activities, only 0.88% of the active companies in…