Textile and furniture companies without scale face growing risks of layoffs, revenue losses 08/05/2025 Of the 74,000 mid-sized companies currently operating in Brazil, around 10,800 (14.6%) export goods and are now exposed to the market upheaval triggered by the U.S. tariff hike, according to estimates from Fundação Dom Cabral (FDC). Roughly 80% […]
With few free trade deals, Brazil scrambles to boost competitiveness amid U.S. protectionism and shifting export routes 08/04/2025 Brazil’s limited network of free trade agreements is becoming a costly liability as President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff policies force a reordering of global trade. As exporters around the world seek alternatives to the […]
American Airlines and United invest in Azul as eyes turn to potential Gol deal 08/04/2025 A potential joint investment by American Airlines and United Airlines in Azul’s Chapter 11 proceedings has drawn attention to the escalating rivalry between the two U.S. carriers for market share in Latin America, according to sources consulted […]
From energy and logistics to consumer goods and tech, Chinese firms expand their footprint as economic and geopolitical ties deepen 08/04/2025 As President Donald Trump targets both China and Brazil with aggressive trade measures, Chinese investors have not backed away from Latin America’s largest economy—in fact, they’re doubling down. For some analysts, […]
NEWSLETTER MURRAY ADVOGADOS JULY 2025 07/01/2025 BRAZIL WANTS TO INCLUDE CARS AND SUGAR IN MERCOSUR The Lula administration aims to give strategic sectors preferential treatment during its presidency of the bloc Brazil plans to use its upcoming six-month presidency of Mercosur to push for the inclusion of the automotive and sugar industries in […]
Affected sectors still believe exceptions list may be expanded, but see tariff hike in effect for months 08/01/2025 Industries affected by the 50% tariff imposed on Brazilian exports to the U.S. estimate billions in losses and are already seeking new markets for their products, believing that the surcharge will make business with […]
Looking to other Asian markets beyond China could offer opportunities for some sectors 08/01/2025 Opening new markets to redirect Brazilian products affected by the 50% U.S. tariff is a slow and challenging process that won’t bear fruit in the short term, warn international trade experts. Some sectors may eventually find opportunities […]
Proposals call for tax rebates, credit lines as Lula administration distances plan from Bolsonaro-era model 08/01/2025 Brazilian exporters hit by the tariff hike imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump have submitted proposals for the federal government’s emergency support package, with the expectation that the aid will remain in place at least through much of next […]
The Magnitsky Act: Scope, Applications, and Repercussions for Brazilian Citizens. By Alberto Murray Concept and Origin. The Magnitsky Act is legislation originally enacted by the United States in 2012 in response to the death of Russian lawyer Sergei Magnitsky. He had exposed a corruption scheme involving Russian authorities and died in […]
Energy regulator questions legality of ministry rule on concession terms in R$1.1bn auction to resolve hydropower shortfall debts 07/30/2025 Just two days before the auction meant to resolve Brazil’s hydrological risk (GSF) impasse, the process faces new uncertainty. Scheduled for August 1 and organized by the Electric Energy Trading Chamber (CCEE), the auction was called […]