Category: Economy
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Trump Sets EU Tariff at 15%, Lower Than His Original Threat, After Meeting in Scotland
President Trump said he closed a trade deal with the European Union on Sunday, after talks with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at his golf course on the west coast of Scotland. Under the deal, most EU exports to the United States will face a 15% tariff, lower than the 30% tariff the…
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Coca-Cola Says It Will Use U.S. Cane Sugar in a New Coca-Cola, a Plan Boosted by Trump
Coca-Cola consumers who want to avoid corn syrup sometimes opt for Mexican Coca-Cola, made with cane sugar. But American fans of the drink will have a new option later this year. “We will launch a Coca-Cola sweetened with U.S. cane sugar this fall,” said Coca-Cola president and CEO James Quincey, on a conference call with…
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Coca-Cola Says It Will Use U.S. Cane Sugar in a New Coke, a Plan Boosted by Trump
Coca-Cola will launch a new Coke sweetened with U.S. cane sugar this fall, an initiative boosted by President Trump amid calls to ditch high-fructose corn syrup.
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Lula expresses solidarity with STF justices after US sanctions
President Lula da Silva expressed solidarity with STF justices sanctioned by the US, calling the measure arbitrary and unfounded.
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US Revokes Visa of Moraes, Family Members, and “Allies on the Court”
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Friday (18) that he ordered the revocation of visas for Justice Alexandre de Moraes, his family members, and “allies on the Court”. The announcement does not specify which Supreme Federal Court (STF) justices will be affected. The measure was announced hours after former President Jair Bolsonaro was…
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Bolsonaro Ordered to Wear Electronic Ankle Monitor Before Trial
The ongoing dispute between the US and Brazil escalated on Friday after the Supreme Federal Court ordered former President Jair Bolsonaro — Donald Trump’s ally — to wear an electronic ankle monitor, deeming him a flight risk. The court claims that Bolsonaro sought interference from the US president to undermine the Brazilian Judiciary — allegations…
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After Lula’s criticisms, White House says Trump is “leader of the free world” and maintains pressure on Brazil
The White House responded on Thursday (17th) to criticisms made by President Lula (PT) against Donald Trump’s trade threats. During a press briefing, spokesperson Karoline Leavitt stated that the Republican “is not trying to be emperor of the world,” but insisted on associating Brazil with allegedly unfair trade and environmental practices, without presenting consistent evidence.…
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Peruaçu Caves National Park Declared World Heritage Site
The Peruaçu Caves National Park, in Minas Gerais, has been declared a Natural World Heritage Site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The decision was announced on Sunday (July 13) during a session of the World Heritage Committee in Paris. “The title consecrates Peruaçu as a place of exceptional universal value,…
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Peruaçu Caverns National Park Declared World Natural Heritage
The Peruaçu Caverns National Park, in Minas Gerais, has been designated a World Natural Heritage site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The decision was announced on Sunday (July 13) during a session of the World Heritage Committee in Paris. “The title establishes Peruaçu as a site of exceptional universal value,…
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US Initiates Investigation into Brazil’s Trade Practices
The United States has initiated an investigation into Brazil’s trade practices under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. The investigation, announced by the Office of the United States Trade Representative, aims to determine whether Brazil has engaged in unfair trade practices that restrict U.S. exports. The investigation will focus on various areas, including…