AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoBrazil–EU Trade Clash: Brazil’s ministries hit back at the EU’s new steel import limits and higher tariffs, saying they cut market access and won’t fix global overcapacity, while warning of possible escalation and pushing for multilateral solutions. Diplomacy & Border Security: Brazil and France will suspend visa requirements for Brazilians traveling to French Guiana from July 31, framed as a boost to cross-border cooperation against organized crime and tied to broader defense and critical-minerals talks. Regional Trade Rules: Mercosur members ratified a change that doubles the validity of “zero-tariff” temporary import authorizations for shortages, aiming to reduce bureaucracy and speed access to essential inputs. Mercosur Unity Push: At the bloc’s 35th-anniversary summit in Asunción, leaders reaffirmed integration and launched new trade talks, including free-trade negotiations with Japan. World Cup Politics in the Background: Japan’s coach Hajime Moriyasu is expected to stay on after the Brazil loss, with the federation reportedly planning a move later this week. Brazil in Global Spotlight: Federal congresswoman Marina Silva received France’s Legion of Honor, with the award citing decades of environmental and climate work.
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