- Negotiations have begun on an Economic Partnership Agreement for Mercosur, while Donald Trump has warned of potential tariffs against export-dependent Brazil.
- The US remains the dominant trading partner and security reference for the region, while US law extends into Brazil's economy and the US negotiates flagship pacts affecting Mercosur assumptions.
Trade defenses are being implemented by countries in the region, with Brazil imposing duties on regional markets following a complaint from Usiminas.
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Updated Jul 1
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What happened
Trade defenses are being implemented by countries in the region, with Brazil imposing duties on regional markets following a complaint from Usiminas.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Chile
country in South America and Oceania, with a claim in Antarctica
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Usiminas
Brazilian steel company
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