AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoU.S.-Brazil Trade Clash: The Trump administration is proposing a new 25% tariff on Brazilian imports after a Section 301 probe, citing “unreasonable” trade practices tied to e-commerce and illegal deforestation, with some product exemptions (including beef, coffee, rare earths and certain metals) and a possible start date of July 15. Central Bank Watch: Brazil’s central bank governor Gabriel Galipolo said inflation is being driven more by demand than supply shocks, warning that core measures are inconsistent with the 3% target—while banks scale back rate-cut bets ahead of October elections. Energy Policy: Aneel approved new rules for energy storage systems, aiming to expand battery storage beyond behind-the-meter use and set the stage for a planned 2026 capacity reserve auction. Indigenous Rights: A federal prosecutor says land-use restriction orders meant to protect isolated Indigenous territories are being renewed without stopping invasions, pushing disputes too often to the courts instead of local tribunals. Regional Cooperation: BRICS disaster-risk reduction talks kicked off in Odisha’s Puri, focusing on early warning systems, resilient infrastructure and financing for DRR.
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