AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUS-Brazil Trade Clash: Brazil has opened consultations for possible reciprocity retaliation against the US after Washington imposed 25% tariffs on some Brazilian exports, with options ranging from fees and tariff changes to patent or import restrictions. Beef Export Shock: China’s tariff pressure on out-of-quota beef hit Brazil hard in July, cutting shipments to 85,800 tonnes (down 47% year-on-year) even as Brazil still kept China as its top buyer. Crypto & Data Security: Brazil’s regulator ordered Discord to suspend livestreaming after a teen’s death tied to alleged encouragement on the platform; separately, crypto wallet maker Trezor said a shipping-provider breach exposed order data for thousands of customers, including in Brazil. Mining & Industry Moves: Vale Base Metals will proceed with a Salobo expansion via CPF, targeting higher copper output with start-up in 1H 2028; Norsk Hydro’s Alunorte ramped alumina output back toward full capacity after a gas-supply disruption. Markets & Shipping: Maersk raised 2026 guidance on stronger Asian exports and freight rates, while copper slipped on demand worries.
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