Brazil and China sign landmark deal to fast-track beef and soybean exports

In a move with international implications, Brazil and China have signed a bilateral trade agreement that reduces bureaucracy and costs for beef and soybean exports. The partnership centers on a Chinese blockchain system that will track products “from the farm to the port of Shanghai,” cutting clearance times from 14 to 2 days and generating an estimated annual savings of R$12 billion for Brazilian producers.

Under the agreement, 40% of trade transactions will now be conducted in digital yuan, bypassing the use of the U.S. dollar and potential economic sanctions. According to Folha de S.Paulo, Minister Fernando Haddad described the move as “a weapon against currency imperialism” during the signing of the memorandum with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng. The plan also includes the construction of silos under Chinese management at the ports of Santos and Paranaguá, ensuring export flows even amid geopolitical instability.

For Ambassador Celso Amorim, the agreement marks a step forward in bilateral relations: “While the U.S. engages in commercial xenophobia, we are building technological bridges with those who respect our autonomy.” The model is expected to expand to include minerals and ethanol, strengthening South-South cooperation.

Projections for 2025:

• Soybeans: Exports to China expected to rise from 82 to 95 million tonnes
• Beef: Quota increase of 300,000 tonnes, with a focus on small producers
• Jobs: Estimated 200,000 new jobs in rural and logistics sectors

Source: Metro 1

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