Category: Business
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Trump Tariffs Take Effect. What Will Cost You More?
Donald Trump announced a month ago new tariffs on imported products from China, Canada, and Mexico, the three main trading partners of the U.S. This Tuesday, March 4, the new rates take effect: an additional 10% on imports from China and 25% on most imports from Canada and Mexico. The three countries decided to retaliate.…
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Trump Suspends Military Aid to Ukraine
President Donald Trump temporarily suspended the delivery of all U.S. military aid to Ukraine on Monday (3), military and senior government officials reported. The decision comes just days after Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had a disagreement at the White House. The order affects more than $1 billion in weapons and ammunition. Officials said…
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Why You Should Travel During a ‘Dead Week’
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Imagine this: fewer crowds, cheaper stays, and a chance to experience the most popular destinations without the chaos of peak holiday seasons. Welcome to the magic of “dead weeks” – those rare travel periods when demand drops and seasoned travelers can cash in on great deals.What exactly is a dead week? These are short, specific…
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What are tariffs and how do they work?
Since Donald Trump took office in January, the term tariffs has dominated the headlines. But what exactly are tariffs? Tariffs are taxes paid by companies that import goods internationally. They are used as a tool to control global trade. Tariffs, sometimes called duties or customs duties, are taxes on goods traded between nations. When goods…
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Belém Transforms to Host COP30
Brazil is already breathing the air of the 30th United Nations Conference on Climate Change, COP30, which will be held from November 10 to 21, 2025, in Belém, in the heart of the Amazon. With just a few months to go before the Climate Summit, the Brazilian Federal Government has intensified preparations to welcome over…
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Rio stands out on the list of must-visit destinations for 2025
That Rio is a showcase for the world is something everyone knows. What continues to grow is the number of publications highlighting the Marvelous City as one of the top destinations to visit in 2025. The latest is the British magazine Wanderlust, which has been sharing unique experiences and destinations since 1993. Rio was featured…
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US to Offer New Path to Citizenship in Exchange for $5 Million Investment
On February 25, 2025, President Donald Trump unveiled a new immigration initiative called the “gold card,” offering wealthy foreign nationals a pathway to residency in the U.S. and eventual citizenship in exchange for a $5 million investment. This proposal aims to replace the existing EB-5 visa program, which requires a minimum investment of $1 million…
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Brazil is the Host Country at the Travel & Adventure Show in the United States
Consolidating its position as one of the world’s leading destinations for nature, adventure, and culture, Brazil was the host country at the Travel & Adventure Show (T&AS) Los Angeles 2025.
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Relations Between Brazil and the USA Become Tense Due to American Social Media Companies
The Brazilian government issued a statement on Wednesday (February 26), criticizing the United States’ stance regarding the decisions of the Supreme Federal Court (STF) to suspend an American social media network in the country. The U.S. State Department released a note warning that “blocking access to information” or imposing fines on American companies is “incompatible…
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Be Aware of These 6 Mistakes That Could Get You Audited by the IRS
Tax season can be a stressful time for many Americans. The threat of an audit can add even more stress to tax season. According to the IRS, an audit is simply a review of your accounts “to ensure that the information is reported correctly according to tax laws and to verify that the reported tax…