Brazil AG Wants Probe of Possible Insider Trading on US Tariffs
The request follows local media reports of significant foreign exchange transactions before and after the official tariffs announcement, 'suggesting possible use of privileged information (insider trading) by individuals or legal entities,' according to a statement from the Brazilian attorney general's office.
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