Construction cost and port disruption top list of investor worries 04/10/2025 The auction for the Santos-Guarujá tunnel concession is scheduled for August, but private-sector players are already gearing up for what is considered an exceptionally complex project. According to sources familiar with the matter, at least four business groups are actively studying the bid: China’s CCCC, partnered […]
Projections point to closer ties with China, potential delays in investment 04/10/2025 The Trump administration’s surprise decision to impose new tariffs on Chinese imports has split Brazilian analysts over the potential fallout for Brazil’s economy. Experts interviewed by Valor expect continued headwinds for sectors like steel and aluminum—particularly if the 25% tariffs remain in place, well above the general […]
CitrusBr says cost to Brazilian exporters could rise 80% 04/08/2025 The tariff hike announced by U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to cost Brazilian orange juice exporters more than half a billion reais. According to CitrusBR, which represents exporters Cutrale, Citrosuco, and Louis Dreyfus, the new 10% tariff on the commodity could add $100 million […]