The US imposed 25% tariffs on Brazilian goods, exempting coffee and beef but taxing ethanol, impacting over $11 billion in exports. This move intensifies political tensions between President Lula and
President Lula's administration is implementing fiscal stimulus worth 1.5% of GDP, clashing with the central bank's high-interest rate policy. Measures include fuel tax cuts and healthcare debt relief
Brazil announced up to $580 million monthly fuel subsidies to mitigate inflation impacts from the Iran conflict and support President Lula before October elections. The policy covers gasoline, diesel,
Brazil will raise mandatory ethanol blending in gasoline to 32% and potentially increase biodiesel blends to 16%, aiming for gasoline self-sufficiency. The Energy Ministry expects to finalize the etha
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