AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoTrade & Tariffs: The U.S. rolled out new forced-labor tariffs under Section 301, hitting Brazil with an extra 12.5% on thousands of products—about 48.7% of Brazilian exports to the U.S. face added duties, with table grapes now at 35%—and Brazil’s industry body says the move will pressure exporters and push market diversification. Aerospace: Embraer posted a record $34.5B order backlog in Q2, helped by E2 momentum and C-390 demand, while the company continues to lift output expectations. Mining & Enforcement: Brazil is using “gold fingerprinting” at a federal lab in Brasilia to trace the origin of seized gold and crack down on illegal mining in the Amazon. Agri-Food Markets: The USDA forecasts record global coffee production and exports in 2026/27, with Brazil expected to deliver a major share of the surplus. Tech & Industry: TikTok is building a massive data center in Brazil, underscoring the country’s growing role in global digital infrastructure. Health & Access: Aurobindo Pharma signed a voluntary licensing pact with MSD to manufacture generic alimatravir for HIV prevention across 129 low- and middle-income countries. Politics & Business Climate: Senator Flávio Bolsonaro was confirmed as his party’s presidential candidate, but his campaign faces alliance and running-mate hurdles ahead of October.
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