AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoU.S.-Brazil Tariff Clash: The Trump administration’s forced-labor tariffs hit Brazil again, with a new 12.5% duty taking effect Friday and stacking on top of earlier levies—Amcham Brasil estimates about $12.5bn in annual exports could face up to 37.5% combined surtaxes, and Brazil says it will fight the move at the WTO. Pix Spotlight: The IMF praised Pix as a driver of inclusion and competition, while urging Brazil’s Central Bank to keep financial and budget autonomy to manage cyber risks as digital banking grows. Amazon Crackdown: Brazil is using “gold fingerprinting” forensic lab work to trace illegal gold mining in the Amazon and link seized gold to protected areas. Foie Gras Ban: Lula signed a law banning foie gras sales and production, ending French luxury imports and angering France. Sports & Culture: Arsenal reportedly agreed personal terms with Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimarães; meanwhile, Harry Styles canceled a São Paulo concert due to a mystery health issue.
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