Category: United States
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UNICEF Marks 75 Years of Work with Children and Adolescents
Upon completing 75 years in Brazil, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has been one of the main partners in promoting and defending the rights of Brazilian children and adolescents. When it began its activities in the country, 158 out of every thousand children born died before completing one year. In other words, 16 out…
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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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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…
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U.S. Launches 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 adopted unfair trade practices that restrict U.S. exports. The probe will focus on several areas, including digital…
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Lula Signs Decree Regulating the Commercial Reciprocity Law
President Lula signed a decree regulating the Commercial Reciprocity Law, authorizing retaliations against barriers imposed by other countries, such as the tariffs announced by the US.
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Brazilian Government Seeks Negotiations with the US and Requests Support from the Business Sector
The federal government meets this Tuesday (15) with the industry and agribusiness sectors to discuss the 50% tariff imposed by the United States on Brazilian products.
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Brazilian Government Seeks Negotiation with US and Requests Support from Business Leaders
The federal government meets this Tuesday (15) with industry and agribusiness sectors to discuss the 50% taxation imposed by the United States on Brazilian products. The first meeting with industrial sector business leaders takes place in the morning. In the afternoon, it will be the agribusiness sector’s turn. Vice-President and Minister of Development, Industry and…
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Lula Regulates the Commercial Reciprocity Law
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed on this Monday (14) the decree that regulates the Commercial Reciprocity Law. The information was confirmed by Chief of Staff Minister Rui Costa in a statement to the press after an event at the Palácio do Planalto. The content of the decree will be published in a regular…
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Brazil to Appeal to World Trade Organization Against US Tariff Increase
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva stated in an interview with Record TV that his government will file an official complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) to try to reverse the 50% tariffs on commercial exports to the United States, announced by Donald Trump. If the measure is not successful, however, Brazil will adopt…
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Brazil to Appeal to WTO Against US Tariff Increase
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said in an interview with Record TV that his government will file an official complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) in an effort to reverse the 50 percent tariffs on commercial exports to the United States announced by Donald Trump. If the initiative fails, however, Brazil will adopt…