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Economy Jul, 10, 2026 0

Brazil sees progress in U.S. tariff talks but keeps ethanol off agenda

Brazil said the United States has shown willingness to expand bilateral cooperation against transnational crime as the two countries negotiate to avoid new tariffs on Brazilian products, Minister of Development,…
Trade Regulations Jul, 08, 2026 0

Tariffs on Brazil may benefit China, companies tell USTR

The possibility that Brazilian exports to the United States could be replaced by shipments from China if new U.S. tariffs are imposed on Brazil was one of the warnings raised…
Trade Regulations Jul, 07, 2026 0

EU trade deal sparks quota tug-of-war inside Mercosur bloc

Mercosur countries remain at odds over how to divide low- or zero-tariff exports to the EU under their newly implemented trade agreement. Under the EU–Mercosur trade deal, provisionally in force…
Trade Regulations Jul, 03, 2026 0

Brazil ratifies Mercosur trade agreements with EFTA and Singapore

Brazil has completed the ratification of Mercosur’s free trade agreements with the European Free Trade Association, or EFTA, and Singapore, reinforcing its strategy of expanding market access for Brazilian products.…
Trade Regulations Jul, 02, 2026 0

Brazil will seek negotiated deal if U.S. imposes 25% tariff, trade minister says

If the U.S. goes ahead with a 25% tariff on Brazilian goods under Section 301 after July 15, Brazil will push to negotiate a lower rate, a suspension, or exemptions…
Port of Long Beach
Trade Regulations Jul, 02, 2026 0

U.S. declines to extend USMCA trade pact, opening decade-long review

The United States has declined to extend the USMCA trade pact in its current form, setting off a decade-long review process that could reshape trade across North America if Washington,…
Trade Regulations Jul, 01, 2026 0

Mercosur updates supply-shortage mechanism to cut red tape and speed up company access

Mercosur member states — Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay — have approved changes to the bloc’s regional supply-shortage mechanism, which is used when a product is not produced in Mercosur…
Trade Regulations Jun, 29, 2026 0

Midsize companies adapt to export under Mercosur-EU pact

Trade between Brazil and Europe reached $100 billion for the first time in 2025. With an eye on that record and the trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union,…
EU-Mercosur agreement / acordo UE-Mercosul
Economy Jun, 26, 2026 0

Brazil releases guides to help companies use Mercosur-EU trade agreement

Brazil’s Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade and Services (MDIC) released two new guides on Friday (June 26) to help Brazilian companies take advantage of opportunities created by the Mercosur-European Union…
Trade Regulations Jun, 24, 2026 0

Mercosur-South Korea deal faces near-term hurdles

Despite Brazil’s efforts to diversify its trade partners following the tariff measures imposed by the United States, the economic integration agreement between Mercosur and South Korea continues to face significant…