AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBrazil-US Trade: Brazil has opened consultations under its reciprocity law after the US imposed 25% tariffs on some Brazilian goods and 12.5% forced-labor-related duties, signaling possible retaliation beyond tariffs while Brazil says the measures are “unjustified and arbitrary.” Beef Exports: China’s tariff impact is already reshaping Brazil’s beef flows: July shipments to China fell 47% year-on-year to 85,800 tonnes, even as Brazil’s total beef exports dropped 16.1% to 264,400 tonnes. Mining & Metals: Vale Base Metals will proceed with its Coarse Particle Flotation project at Salobo, targeting start-up in 1H 2028 and adding 6m tonnes/year of ore processing capacity; separately, Norsk Hydro’s Alunorte ramped alumina output back toward full capacity after a gas-supplier deal. Logistics & Shipping: Maersk raised 2026 guidance after stronger Asian exports and higher ocean freight rates, while a White House report flags a “shadow transshipment network” that could affect trade routes and compliance. Industrial Transition: India’s Industrial Transition Accelerator picked 11 clean-industry projects worth $18bn+—including Jindal Steel and JSW—highlighting how decarbonization finance is spreading across energy-intensive sectors.
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