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Trump's Tariffs Spare Brazilian Beef and Coffee but Hit Ethanol
The USTR's new 25% Section 301 tariffs on Brazil exempt multi-billion dollar beef and coffee exports but penalize the sugarcane and biofuel sectors.

Lula Prepares Tough Patent Retaliation Over U.S. Tariffs
Brazil is readying countermeasures under its Reciprocity Law to target U.S. agricultural seed and pharmaceutical patents, bypassing direct import tariffs.

US Imposes 25% Tariffs on Brazil; Lula Vows Retaliation
The US will impose 25% tariffs on Brazilian imports on July 22, 2026, prompting President Lula to prepare retaliatory intellectual property sanctions.

US Imposes 25% Tariff on Brazil but Spares Key Commodities
The USTR finalized a 25% tariff on Brazilian imports starting July 22, 2026, under Section 301, while exempting major food commodities like coffee and beef.

US Section 301 Tariff Decision Looming Over Brazil Ethanol
A critical July 15 USTR deadline on proposed 25% tariffs threatens $9.5 billion in Brazilian exports, potentially pushing total US ethanol duties to 37.5%.

US Tariff Deadline Hits Today: Brazil Prepares Exporter Aid
US trade representative set a July 15 deadline for final tariffs on Brazilian goods, prompting Brazil to prepare emergency aid.

US Tariff Decision Looms Over Brazilian Real as Deadline Nears
A July 15 deadline for the US to decide on a proposed 25% tariff surcharge on Brazilian exports poses a major downside risk to the BRL's recent momentum.

US-Brazil Business Coalition Pushes to Avert 25% Tariff
Business groups urge the US and Brazil to reach a negotiated trade agreement before the July 15, 2026, Section 301 regulatory deadline.

Tariff Threats and Electoral Polls Loom as Bearish Triggers for Real
Emerging political risks and a proposed 25% U.S. tariff surcharge threaten to reverse the Brazilian real's recent gains despite strong current inflows.

Suno Snaps Up 4.6% Gafisa Stake Ahead of Key Shareholder Vote
Suno Asset Management has acquired a 4.6% stake in troubled homebuilder Gafisa (GFSA3) ahead of a crucial July 16 extraordinary general meeting.

Amaggi and FS Complete $100M Deal, Boosting Corn-Ethanol Fiagros
Amaggi has finalized its $100 million primary capital injection to acquire a 40% stake in FS, strengthening Mato Grosso's corn supply chain and backing regional land funds.

US Tariff Threat of 25% Looms Over BRL as Trade Friction Intensifies
US Trade Representative's proposed 25% Section 301 tariffs on Brazilian exports risk altering trade flows and adding structural pressure to the Real.

BRL Holds Near 5.16 as Massive Selic-Fed Yield Gap Anchors Real
Brazil's Real stabilizes at 5.16 against the US dollar as a wide interest rate differential offsets domestic fiscal deficits and rising inflation.

Cury Operational Preview: Record Cash Generation Despite 2T26 Sales Drop
Cury (CURY3) reports R$ 144.9 million in 2T26 operational cash generation, up 40.2% YoY, as a shift to higher-value units offsets a 9.5% decline in net sales.

Brazil Niche Agro Sectors Fight 25% US Tariff in Washington
Brazilian exporters of soluble coffee, honey, and seafood lobby alongside US buyers at USTR hearings to block a proposed 25% tariff.

Hotmart slashes 10% of global workforce in creator economy pivot
Hotmart laid off 10% of its global workforce on July 6, 2026, restructuring operations to prioritize artificial intelligence integration and cost efficiency.

Ibovespa Faces Downward Pressure Amid Tariff Risks and Inflation
The Ibovespa index slid to 172,447.58 points as domestic inflation worries, upcoming Fed minutes, and US tariff threats drive investors to trim exposure.

Brazilian Agro Fights Trump's 25% Tariff Threat in Washington
Brazilian exporters launch a final defense at USTR public hearings to block a sweeping 25% tariff on coffee, ethanol, and beef before the July 15 deadline.

Hotmart Lays Off 10% of Global Staff in AI Shift
Brazilian EdTech unicorn Hotmart has cut 10% of its global workforce to reallocate capital toward AI-driven operational efficiency.

Ibovespa drops as US tariff threats trigger tech rotation
Brazil's Ibovespa falls 0.93% to 172,447.58 points as USTR public hearings on proposed 25% tariffs prompt foreign capital to rotate back to global tech.

Brazil Approves R$ 300 Million Northeast Sugar Cane Subsidy
A congressional committee has approved an amendment to MP 1345/26, granting a R$ 12 per ton subsidy to Northeast sugar cane growers to offset US tariffs.

Former Central Bank Chiefs Back Brazil Financial Autonomy Bill
Five former Central Bank presidents and 32 directors signed a joint letter supporting PEC 65/2023 to secure the monetary authority's financial autonomy.

BRL Stabilizes Near 5.17 as Wide Selic-Fed Spread Anchors Real
The Brazilian Real stabilized near 5.17 per USD as a massive 10.5% interest rate differential between the Selic and the Fed funds rate offsets Copom cut concerns.

Fiagro AAZQ11 Boosts High-Yield BRF Debt Exposure
AZ Quest's AAZQ11 invested R$ 6.2 million in BRF's CRA at 109% of CDI, maintaining its monthly dividend at R$ 0.0925 per share.

Ibovespa Rises to 173,295 as Bank Gains Offset Commodities
Brazil's Ibovespa index rose 0.76% to close at 173,295.14 as financial sector gains offset declines in major commodity stocks like Petrobras and Vale.

U.S. Launches Pharma Pricing Probe Against Germany
The U.S. Trade Representative has initiated a Section 301 investigation into Germany's pharmaceutical pricing practices, alleging underpayment for innovative drugs and a disproportionate shift of R&D costs to U.S. consumers.