Brazil’s 2026 Fiscal Tightening: Election Year Moves & 2027 Spending Safeguards Revealed

Brazil’s federal government, under President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is set to implement fiscal adjustments in 2026, even as the country heads into an election year. This proactive approach includes the activation of unprecedented triggers to control spending and tax benefits starting in 2027. This strategy aims to ensure fiscal responsibility while navigating the … Read more

US Tariff Adjustment: Bureaucracy Eased, But Exporters Still Face Hurdles

US Tariff Adjustment: Bureaucracy Eased, But Exporters Still Face Hurdles The recent adjustment to import tariffs on steel, aluminum, and copper by the United States government has been met with a mixed reaction from the Brazilian Association of Machinery and Equipment Industry (Abimaq). While the move is praised for streamlining previous bureaucratic complexities, the association … Read more