AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWTO Trade Clash: Brazil has formally requested WTO consultations with the U.S. over Trump-era tariffs, arguing the 25% and 12.5% levies violate global trade rules and hit about $6.6bn in exports. Mercosur Push: Lula and South Korea’s Lee agreed to restart Mercosur–S. Korea FTA talks via a new working group led by Geraldo Alckmin, aiming to remove sensitivities amid broader trade uncertainty. FX/External Accounts: Brazil’s current account deficit narrowed to $2.3bn in June as exports hit an all-time high and the trade surplus widened, though services costs rose. Consumer Mood: FGV’s consumer confidence fell for a third straight month, pointing to a gradual erosion tied to a slowdown. Finance & Markets: State Street agreed to buy the Santander CACEIS Latam securities services JV, strengthening its Latin America footprint. Environment & Food Security: Brazil’s tambaqui was listed as threatened, raising alarm for Amazon fishers as fishing could face restrictions without a recovery plan. China Trade Access: China added health-certificate templates to its system to speed Brazilian frozen fruit and pulp exports, enabling firms to apply for mandatory registration. Tech & Payments: A new report highlights how Pix is reshaping global payment rails and reducing reliance on U.S.-controlled infrastructure.
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