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Economy Jul, 28, 2026 0

Argentina-Brazil trade faces uncertainty after Milei-Lula tensions

Diplomatic tensions between Argentine President Javier Milei and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva have put renewed attention on one of South America’s most important economic relationships: Argentina-Brazil trade,…
Economy Jul, 28, 2026 0

Uruguay leather exports fall 19% in first half despite June rebound

Uruguay leather exports declined sharply in the first half of 2026, although June brought signs of recovery for the sector, according to the latest report from Uruguay XXI, the country’s…
Sugar and Ethanol Jul, 28, 2026 0

U.S. exempts Brazilian sugar quota from new tariff but cuts allocation

Brazilian sugar shipped to the United States under the existing tariff-rate quota will not be subject to the new 12.5% surcharge announced by Washington on a range of imported goods.…
Meat Jul, 28, 2026 0

EU leaders caught off guard by Brazil meat export ban

In mid-May, just two weeks after the Mercosur-European Union free trade agreement entered into provisional force, the European Commission took a step that ran counter to what would normally be…
Automotive Jul, 28, 2026 0

Brazil becomes world’s top importer of Chinese cars

Brazil became the world’s largest importer of Chinese cars for the first time. The country purchased $5.2 billion worth of electrified and conventional vehicles from China between January and May,…
Ports and Terminals Jul, 27, 2026 0

Brazil’s southern and southeastern ports most exposed to new U.S. tariffs

Ports in Brazil’s South and Southeast are expected to feel the greatest impact from the latest U.S. tariffs on Brazilian goods, according to an assessment by the Transport Infrastructure Observatory.…
Other Logistics Jul, 27, 2026 0

U.S. tariffs could cost Brazilian tobacco exports $100 million

Brazilian tobacco exports could lose roughly $100 million in sales if the United States keeps the product subject to the additional tariff imposed on Brazilian goods, industry groups warned. The…
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Ports and Terminals Jul, 27, 2026 0

Port of Montevideo secures $113.5 million in private investment contracts

The Port of Montevideo has secured $113.5 million in private investment through three contracts signed so far in 2026, as Uruguay seeks to strengthen its role as a regional logistics…
Ports and Terminals Jul, 27, 2026 0

Port of Natal to begin live cattle exports in August

The Port of Natal is set to begin exporting live cattle at the end of August, bringing a long-running effort to launch the operation closer to completion. The first shipment,…
Shipping Jul, 27, 2026 0

Iran says it still controls strait, not seeking talks, after Trump halts bombing

Iran said on Monday (27) it was still in control of the Strait of Hormuz and not seeking to resume peace talks ‌with the United States, after President Donald Trump…