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Why Tether, the crypto giant, bought a South American agriculture company
World Energy News - Connecticut
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Tether, world's biggest digital assets company and crypto powerhouse, has leveraged its recent acquisition to make a strategic move for the multi-trillion dollars a year commodities trade. The company wants to integrate its stablecoin - a digital...
The Brazilian rival to Boeing and Airbus warned that Trump's planned 50% tariffs will hit it as hard as COVID-19
Business Insider
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The CEO of Brazilian planemaker Embraer has warned that tariffs could be as damaging as the pandemic. Donald Trump has threatened a 50% levy on Brazilian exports from August 1, unhappy with criminal charges against former president Jair Bolsonaro,...
Swiss Economy Braces for Rough Weather
finews.com
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July 16, 2025
Mittwoch, 16. Juli 2025 08:48 Companies in Switzerland are expecting a bumpy third quarter. Concerns are especially pronounced regarding the stability of global supply chains. Swiss businesses are looking to the future with less confidence. The...
Brazilian influencer dies during cosmetic surgery, investigation underway
Mint
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July 16, 2025
Brazilian influencer and entrepreneur Natália Cavanellas, 40, died during a cosmetic surgery procedure in São Paulo on July 7, CNN Brasil reported. The social media personality reportedly suffered a cardiorespiratory arrest while on the operating...
Things About These Presidents That Don't Make Sense
Grunge
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July 16, 2025
Democrats think Republican presidents don't make sense. Republicans think Democratic presidents don't make sense. And if the Federalists and Whigs were still around, they'd probably be shaking their powdered wigs at everybody. But regardless of...
The Rise of the Coelho Diniz Family in Brazil’s National Supermarket Giant GPA
The Rio Times
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July 16, 2025
The Coelho Diniz family, who operate a successful 24-store supermarket chain in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais, now own nearly 18% of Grupo Pão de Açúcar (GPA), Brazil’s second-largest grocery retailer. This makes them the second-largest...
Dominican weightlifters dominate Pan American Championship in Cali
DR1
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Dominican women weightlifters Dahiana Ortiz and Beatriz Pirón have made a resounding statement at the Pan American Senior Weightlifting Championship ongoing in Cali, Colombia, from 12 to 18 July 2025. Competing in the 48-kilogram category, Dahiana...
Brazilian meatpackers rethink beef exports to US after tariffs, industry lobby says
KSL - Utah
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RIO DE JANEIRO/SAO PAULO — Brazilian meatpackers are weighing whether to make new shipments of beef products to the United States after President Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on Brazil last week, Roberto Perosa, president of Brazilian beef...
Foreign Office advises against ‘all but essential’ travel to part of popular UK hotspot
Wales Online
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July 16, 2025
Tourists are being told to stay away from area which contains popular archaeological site due to safety concerns The Foreign Office has advised against ‘all but essential’ travel to part of a popular UK holiday destination. Tunisia is a popular...
Lula’s approval rating rises in Brazil after Trump threatens tariffs, poll shows
WKZO - Michigan
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July 16, 2025
SAO PAULO (Reuters) -Approval for Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s government rose for the first time this year, a new poll showed on Wednesday, after his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on imports from Brazil...
Trump tariffs put Bolsonaro and Brazilian right in a bind
Japan Times
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July 16, 2025
SAO PAULO – U.S. President Donald Trump pitched his 50% tariffs against Brazil as a way to support former President Jair Bolsonaro, but three people close to the right-wing ex-president said they were stunned by the move and fear it may do more...
Trump's tariff rollout makes business community anxious
KTAL News - Texas, Louisiana
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July 16, 2025
President Trump’s approach to setting tariff rates is causing anxiety in the business community, with the trickling flow of letters to trade partners exacerbating concerns over hits to the economy. The president has sent two dozen letters to...
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Why Trump's threat of 'secondary tariffs' on Russia is bad news for India
Firstpost
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July 16, 2025
India now faces a potential economic challenge. US President Donald Trump’s latest policy proposition — a sweeping set of “secondary tariffs” aimed at countries maintaining commercial ties with Russia — could directly disrupt India’s critical oil...
Intrepid Travel Provides Update on Grand Canyon Wildfires and Calls For Continued Support
Breaking Travel News
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July 16, 2025
In response to the ongoing Dragon Bravo and White Sage wildfires at Grand Canyon National Park, Intrepid Travel is reaffirming its commitment to responsible travel and calling on travelers to continue supporting America’s national parks during...
OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2025-2034: Emerging economies will drive growth in animal-source food consumption and production
Food and Agriculture Organization
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Rome/Paris – Production and calorie intake of animal-source products are expected to increase as incomes rise in middle-income countries, but further increases in food production through improvements in agricultural productivity will be necessary...
99’s Billion-Real Comeback: Shaking Up Brazil’s Food Delivery Market
The Rio Times
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July 16, 2025
Chinese technology company Didi Global will invest R$1 billion in relaunching its food delivery service, 99Food, in Brazil by mid-2025. The announcement comes as Brazil’s food delivery market, currently valued at more than US$1.3 billion and...
Marriott signs seven City Express hotels in Brazil
Hotel Management Network
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July 16, 2025
Marriott International has revealed the signing of seven City Express brand hotels in Brazil, in partnership with FÁBRICA DE HOTÉIS. This move, signifying the brand’s entry in the country, is part of a larger multi-unit development agreement to...
NATO Secretary General Addresses China, India And Brazil
Charter 97
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1 Photo: Getty Images Rutte urged these countries to press Putin. China, India and Brazil could be hit hard by sanctions against Russia if Russian President Vladimir Putin does not end the war in Ukraine following an ultimatum from U.S. leader...
Brazil’s Moment to Lead on Forest Conservation
Project Syndicate - New York
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This year’s United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) will be a defining moment for forest preservation, restoration, and management. Delegates will be immersed in the landscape they seek to protect, and their host will present them with a...
U.S. Launches Trade Probe Against Brazil Over Alleged Unfair Practices
News Ghana
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July 16, 2025
The Trump administration has initiated a formal investigation into Brazil’s trade policies, citing concerns over “unfair and discriminatory” practices. Announced by the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), the probe will examine Brazilian measures...