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Argentina's air freight cherries are allowing it to compete with Chile in China

Fresh Plaza · July 11, 2025

The 2024 Argentinian cherry season has come to a close with favorable results. "We've had normal volumes this year, and since Argentina exports almost everything by plane to arrive earlier than Chile to China, the season has been good for us,"...

Brazil Bulls Hold Firm as Trump Drags Country Into His Trade War

Financial Post · July 11, 2025

While the US is Brazil’s second-largest trading partner, exports to the world’s largest economy account for just 2% of GDP. Commodities including crude oil, iron, coffee and meat make up the bulk of the sales. And the country plans to intensify...

Brazil ratifies China tax treaty changes in step towards modern fiscal alignment

International Tax Review · July 11, 2025

In April 2025, the Brazilian Senate approved Legislative Decree No. 170/2025, ratifying the protocol that amends the Convention between the Government of the Federative Republic of Brazil and the Government of the People’s Republic of China for...

Brazil’s Soul Tested by 50% U.S. Tariffs: Pride, Anger and Unity in the Face of ‘Tarifaço’

The Rio Times · July 11, 2025

(Feature Piece) When news broke on July 9 that the United States would slap 50% tariffs on all products from Brazil, the reaction across Brazil was one of astonishment and affront. This “tarifaço” (huge tariff) immediately stood out as an...

Brazil’s Lula warns of retaliation after Trump threatens with 50% tariff

Press TV ·

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has called on the United States to treat Brazil with respect and warned of possible retaliatory measures if President Donald Trump follows through on a threat to impose a 50% tariff on Brazilian goods....

Mexico slams US border closure over screwworm outbreak, calls ban on cattle imports ‘exaggerated’

Daily Post · July 11, 2025

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has openly criticised the United States government’s reimposition of a ban on cattle imports from Mexico, describing the move as excessive and economically damaging. Her remarks came during a press conference on...

Farm-State Lawmakers Eye Ag Sector Opportunities in New Brazil Tariffs

Successful Farming ·

Some farm-state lawmakers are eyeing potential opportunities for the U.S. agricultural sector should President Donald Trump follow through on his threat to impose steep new tariffs on Brazil. The president shared a letter to Truth Social on...

Who’s who in poultry consumption in Latin America

WATT Poultry - Illinois · July 10, 2025

Poultry consumption in Latin America is on the rise together with chicken and egg production, as well as imports and exports. Numbers for 2024 are amazing, showing the importance of poultry proteins in regional nutrition. In the list I have...

Brazil to look elsewhere in light of Trump's tariffs

MercoPress ·

Friday, July 11th 2025 - 10:55 UTC Fávaro said alternatives were being sought for profuts that would become unaffordable to US consumers Brazil's Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa) has been entrusted with seeking new markets to replace...

Brazil’s Lula warns retaliation to Trump tariffs but keeps diplomacy open

Financial Express ·

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said he wanted to find a diplomatic solution to U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat of 50% tariffs on Brazilian exports, but vowed to reciprocate like-for-like if they take effect on August 1. “We’ll...

Mexico says new US cattle import halt 'totally exaggerated'

The Manila Times · July 11, 2025

MEXICO CITY, Mexico — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Thursday criticized a decision by the United States to suspend livestock imports again due to a flesh-eating pest, calling it "exaggerated." The latest halt announced by President Donald...

Brazil urges EU to lift bird flu ban on chicken exports

The Poultry Site ·

Fávaro defends health system, seeks trade resumption soon On Thursday, Brazil's Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, Carlos Fávaro, participated in a high-level meeting by videoconference with the Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare of...

Mexico Launches Chocolate del Bienestar: A Sweet Blend of Nutrition and Social Impact

The Yucatan Times · July 10, 2025

11 On July 10, 2025, the Mexican government unveiled Chocolate del Bienestar, a new initiative aimed at promoting healthy eating while supporting rural cacao producers. Spearheaded by President Claudia Sheinbaum and the Alimentación para el...

Other solutions proposed over U.S.- Mexico tomato tariff discussion

Mexico Remains Top Market for U.S. Ag Exports in 2024

AGNet West - Florida · July 10, 2025

U.S. Agricultural Exports to Mexico Hit $30.2 Billion in 2024 According to the latest USDA report, Mexico was the number one destination for U.S. agricultural exports in 2024, receiving $30.2 billion worth of goods. Nearly half of that came from...

Brazilians Rally Around Lula After Trump Tariff Threat

Common Dreams · July 10, 2025

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva may have gotten a political boost thanks to the intervention of U.S. President Donald Trump. On Wednesday, Trump announced he was slapping all Brazilian imports with a 50% tariff to protest the...

Trump’s Brazil Tariffs Could Impact Beef and Coffee Trade

Successful Farming ·

By Ryan Hanrahan Bloomberg’s Ilena Peng, Dayanne Sousa, and Mariana Durao reported that “President Donald Trump’s unexpected move to threaten a 50% tariff on Brazil risks roiling global commodity markets, disrupting trade on everything from beef...

Venezuela Launches Great Mother Earth Mission to Combat Climate Crisis with Ecosocialism

teleSUR ·

Maduro calls for activating ecosocialist leadership in nationwide climate mission. Photo: Presidential Press. July 10, 2025 Hour: 7:46 pm President Nicolas Maduro activates the Great Mother Earth Mission, mobilizing thousands of communal councils...

Brazil’s Lula pledges retaliation to Trump tariffs but keeps diplomacy open

The Straits Times · July 10, 2025

BRASILIA - President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said he wanted to find a diplomatic solution to US President Donald Trump’s threat of 50 per cent tariffs on Brazilian exports, but vowed to reciprocate like-for-like if they take effect on Aug 1....

Mexican Fishers Use Marine Refuges to Secure Fishing Future

Food Tank - Maryland · July 10, 2025

Fishers in the Baja California Sur are pioneering community-driven strategies to safeguard the long-term health of their fisheries. They are working alongside the Mexican conservation nonprofit Niparajá and the Mexican government. And these marine...