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Trade Regulations Jul, 27, 2020 0

CNA study shows Brazil´s agribusiness exports to benefit greatly from free trade agreement between Mercosur and Canada

An estimate by Brazil´s Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock (CNA) points out that the conclusion of a free trade agreement between Mercosur and Canada has the potential to increase Brazilian…
Trade Regulations Jul, 24, 2020 0

Brazil’s agriculture ministry keen on widening range of agribusiness products exported to China

Brazil’s agriculture ministry is keen to broaden the range of products exported to China.  Currently, soybeans account for more than 70% of Brazilian shipments to China. In order to diversify…
importação trigo - wheat import
Grains Jul, 22, 2020 0

Brazil expected to import more wheat from outside Mercosur this year to meet demand

In July, Russia sold two loads of wheat to Brazil, totaling 60,000 tonnes. According to industry sources, it was the first purchases made by Brazilians of the Russian product this…
Trade Regulations Jul, 16, 2020 0

Peru files complaint with WTO over Brazil’s import tax levels on PET imports

The World Trade Organization (WTO) issued a statement informing that Peru has filed a complaint against Brazil for tariffs imposed on imports of Polyethylene terephthalate (PET). According to the note,…
carne uruguaia / Argentina's beef
Trade Regulations Jul, 13, 2020 0

Argentinian exports to China have grown 10% over the last 10 years

Argentinian exports to China have grown 10% over the last ten years, according to information divulged by Argentina’s Foreign Affairs Ministry during a virtual meeting of the Argentine-Chinese Chamber.  In addition,…
Trade Regulations Jul, 06, 2020 0

Brazil demands greater opening of Japanese market to agricultural imports at WTO meeting

Several countries, including Brazil, demanded, once again, that Japan open its market further to imported agricultural products. The request was made during an examination of the Asian country’s trade policy…
Trade Regulations Jul, 02, 2020 0

Mercosul leaders report advancement in agreement with EU despite French resistance

On Thursday, July 2, leaders of the South American trade bloc held a virtual summit to discuss trade agreements with Canada, Singapore, and South Korea, in addition to the European…
Trade Regulations Jun, 29, 2020 0

EU-Mercosul free trade agreement faces increasing opposition from France

On Monday, June 29, French president, Emmanuel Macron, declared his opposition to the free trade agreement between the European Union (EU) and Mercosur. In addition, 265 civil society organizations were…
indústria automobilística brasileira
Trade Regulations Jun, 25, 2020 0

Mexico delays free trade agreement on heavy vehicles with Brazil for three years

The Mexican Ministry of Economy reported on Thursday, June 25, that the start of a free trade agreement between Mexico and Brazil concerning heavy vehicles has been delayed by three…
corn / milho
Grains Jun, 24, 2020 0

EU reduces import tax on corn by 55%

The European Union reported that it reduced a tariff applied on imports of corn by 55%, to 4.65 euros (US$ 5.24) per ton.  The reduced tariff, which came into effect…