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US-Brazil tariff dispute and diplomatic escalation

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Latest: Lula defends Brazilian sovereignty and autonomy

The United States has escalated trade tensions with Brazil by imposing Section 301 tariffs. As of late July 2026, the measures affect approximately 4,000 products worth US$11 billion—representing 26% of Brazil’s exports

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Brazil workweek reduction productivity analysis

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Latest: Brazil productivity growth may take 30 years to offset workweek reduction

A study by Brazil’s National Confederation of Industry (CNI) suggests the country may require between 17 and 30 years to achieve the productivity gains necessary to offset a proposed reduction in the weekly workweek from

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Brazilian industrial sector economic and labor advocacy

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Latest: CNI opposes voting on working hour reductions during election period

The National Confederation of Industry (CNI) and various state industrial federations have initiated efforts to bolster Brazilian industrial competitiveness. In Brasília, leadership established an economic agenda for 202