AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoUS Tariffs Return: Trump’s administration rolled out new Section 301 “forced labour” tariffs on 60 economies, with rates of 10%–12.5% taking effect July 24, restarting a trade-war cycle that could cost Americans about $100bn a year. Brazil Hit Directly: Brazil is among the higher-duty targets, with reporting saying 16.5% of Brazilian exports face combined US duties of 37.5%, and Brazil is preparing a WTO challenge while seeking support for exporters. Payments Under Pressure: Research by MasterCard and FXC Intelligence finds Brazil SMEs are open to switching cross-border payment providers—9 in 10 in Brazil, Mexico and Colombia would consider changing—citing delays and poor problem resolution. Digital Infrastructure Push: TikTok plans a major data center in Brazil, underscoring the country’s growing role in global digital infrastructure. Agribusiness Finance Innovation: Brazil’s B3 enabled the first tokenized livestock deal, with farmers using tokenized dairy cows as collateral to access credit amid tighter bank lending. Energy & Climate: A new methane report says big reductions are achievable in oil and gas across Africa and Latin America, including Brazil, but depends on regulation, infrastructure and financing.
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