The World Bank released its 2019 Global Economy Outlook in January this year. In this post I try to highlight the key facts and information from their press released and patially from the report as well. Global Summary International trade and manufacturing activity have slowed down. Intensifying trade tensions could result in even weaker globalContinue reading “2019 Global Economic Outlook: World Bank Report”
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[Podcast] Christine Lagarde’s call for action – IMF World Economic Outlook
In today’s podcast we are going to be speaking about the IMF World Economic Outlook, which is a publication that was release by the International Monetary Fund in October of 2018. I actually want to focus this conversation a little more on the press conference that was delivered in the World Economic Forum on JanuaryContinue reading “[Podcast] Christine Lagarde’s call for action – IMF World Economic Outlook”
Brazilian government reduces import tariffs on ICT and capital goods
The Brazilian Foreign Trade Chamber (CAMEX) issued Resolutions No. 14 and 15/2018, reducing to zero percent the import tax on capital goods (780 items) and computer and telecommunications goods (50 items). The tariff reductions that entered into force on February 28th under the Brazilian Ex-tarifário regime are temporary and will be in place until DecemberContinue reading “Brazilian government reduces import tariffs on ICT and capital goods”
Technical Trade Barriers Brazil: The case of organic imports
National regulation for organic production in Brazil was implemented on January 1st of 2011, demanding all imported organics to be certified according to the specifics of Brazilian norms. This new regulatory framework brought a particular condition of technical barriers to trade in the country, as it makes it unfeasible for foreign brands to locally certify their organic manufacturingContinue reading “Technical Trade Barriers Brazil: The case of organic imports”
Brazilian import tax reduction for ITC and industrial equipment and machinery
Through its International Trade Chamber (CAMEX), the Brazilian government has released new resolutions reducing the import tax rates of 217 different types of industrial equipments and machinery not produced nationally. As an attempt to promote domestic industrial and production growth, capital goods such as engines, pumps and machines, and several products for the ITC sectorContinue reading “Brazilian import tax reduction for ITC and industrial equipment and machinery”
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