The Brazilian Congress has formally approved a measure that permanently eliminates the federal 20% import tax on international e-commerce purchases valued at up to $50, solidifying a major policy reversal that will significantly reshape the competitive landscape for local retail. The measure, which was approved by both the Chamber of Deputies and the Federal Senate on Thursday, upholds an earlier executive order by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and now moves to his desk for presidential sanction. The decision hands a victory to global e-commerce platforms and their consumer base while intensifying pressure on Brazil's domestic manufacturing and retail sectors.