Opinion: Brazil’s Agribusiness Caught in Protectionism’s Web
Trade protectionism often stirs debate, and Brazil's dairy and agribusiness sectors are at the center of it.
October 2, 2023Topic
World Trade organization
Brazil proposes creating food and fertilizer corridors around the world
The Brazilian government wants a global agreement to allow food and fertilizer corridors to be created, preventing the war in...
May 10, 2022
WTO director wants Brazil to increase global food supply
World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala will arrive in Brasilia this weekend for her first visit to Latin..
April 14, 2022
Brazilian president signs decree allowing unilateral retaliation on trade disputes
The Brazilian document states that the country can take unilateral action if trade dispute hearings at the World Trade Organization...
January 27, 2022
Trade barriers from South Africa, Nigeria and Taiwan worry Brazil
Brazil presented "trade concerns" at the World Trade Organization (WTO) with barriers to entry of Brazilian meat and other Brazilian...
July 18, 2021
Brazil urges China to clarify proposed new soy standard – Ag Ministry official
Brazil has urged China to clarify some aspects of a new national soy standard that changes the bean's quality requirements,...
June 29, 2021
At WTO meeting, Brazil does not support India’s proposal to waive vaccine patents
After weeks of silence to avoid a clash with India over the covid-19 vaccines, the Brazilian government has again opposed...
March 10, 2021
Without Sufficient Vaccine Doses, Brazil Remains Silent in WTO to Prevent Crisis With India
In a change of stance faced with its vulnerability regarding vaccine supply, the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Itamaraty) chose...
February 4, 2021
Brazil Formalizes Offer to Open Government Bids to Foreign Companies at WTO
A year after its first announcement, on Tuesday, February 3rd, Brazil formalized its offer to open public tenders to international...
February 4, 2021