Industrial consumers shift tone, now call for more competitiveness across production chain 09/25/2025 The dispute over imported steel between Brazilian mills and steel-consuming industries has entered a new phase. Once firmly opposed to tariffs, automakers and machinery manufacturers, keen on cheaper inputs, are now rethinking their position. The reason: China is no longer exporting just basic steel […]
Brazilian cash&carry chain asks court to block R$475m stake amid dispute over tax liabilities of Pão de Açúcar’s parent company 09/25/2025 Cash-and-carry chain Assaí has filed a lawsuit against French retailer Casino, requesting a freeze on all of its shares in GPA, after being notified that it could be held liable for the tax […]
Congressional rapporteur’s plan would raise income tax to 7.5% while preserving exemptions for infrastructure, agribusiness receivables 09/24/2025 The rapporteur of the provisional presidential decree that serves as an alternative to the Tax on Financial Transactions (IOF), Congressman Carlos Zarattini (Workers’ Party), will propose increasing the income tax (IR) rate on Agricultural Credit Bills (LCAs) and […]