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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Brazil in talks with Canada to revive Mercosur trade deal
By Lisandra Paraguassu and Lucinda Elliott BRASILIA/MONTEVIDEO (Reuters) -Brazil is engaged in a "constructive dialogue" with Canada to resume negotiations for a free trade agreement between South America's Mercosur bloc and Ottawa, the Brazilian Foreign Trade Secretary said. Canadian officials are due to visit Brazil in late August, according to Tatiana Prazeres, Brazil's Foreign Trade Secretary, who shared details of the visit in a written response to Reuters this week. Canada signaled renewed interest in restarting talks with Mercosur last month, as part of a broader push to diversify trade away from the United States amid uncertainty caused by tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. Sources from both Canada and Brazil told Reuters that Canada's International Trade Minister, Maninder Sidhu, is expected to travel to Brasilia on August 25. Mercosur, which includes Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay, with Bolivia in the process of becoming a full member, is a major exporter of beef, soybeans and minerals. Sidhu's visit "will be an opportunity to assess the conditions for a possible relaunching of negotiations," Prazeres said, although no formal date has been set to restart them, she added. Talks have been stalled since 2021 as South American countries focussed on local issues such as elections, before Trump's radical policy shifts reset the trade agenda. Two senior diplomatic sources said formal negotiations could resume in late September or early October. Bilateral trade between the U.S. and Canada totaled $727 billion last year while Canada's trade with Brazil - the biggest Mercosur economy - reached $9.1 billion, with Brazil posting a $3.5 billion surplus. One source monitoring developments said both sides view the Mercosur-Canada agreement as relatively obstacle-free and expect negotiations to take about a year. Prazeres said any formal restart of negotiations, including setting a timetable for talks, would depend on internal coordination within Mercosur. "Mercosur is willing to evaluate the next steps," she said. Uruguay's Foreign Ministry told Reuters that "no new steps" had been taken regarding Mercosur-Canada talks, but confirmed the agreement remains on the bloc's agenda. Argentina's Foreign Ministry declined to comment. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
NDTV
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
"Wipe Off Your Makeup": Woman Fails Facial Recognition At China Airport
A passenger departing Shanghai was asked to remove her makeup after the facial scanner failed to identify her at the immigration counter. A short video of the young woman being disciplined by an airport employee surfaced on social media. In the clip, she is seen wiping and scrubbing her face while the airport staff instructs her in an irritated tone. The employee insisted, "Wipe everything off until you look like your passport photo." "Why would you do your makeup like that? You are asking for trouble," she was heard saying in the video. The video was taken at the Shanghai Airport in September 2024 and initially shared on Chinese social media, per Oddity Central. It remained unknown if she eventually cleared the airport's facial recognition test. View this post on Instagram A post shared by wchinapost (@wchinapost) The clip sparked hilarious responses on social media. One commented, "It's not like she was able to walk around with a filter on in real life, right?" "This is cosplay. Not just regular makeup," a second comment read. Others sympathised with the young lady, saying she appeared uncomfortable enough and that the airport official had no right to harass her over her makeup. "Poor girl should not be laughed at. The guard hurt her feelings. Not nice and not funny," one said. Others questioned whether makeup should be a problem for modern facial recognition technology. "No matter how thick the makeup is, the face shouldn't be unrecognisable, right? Isn't it time to upgrade the equipment?" another asked. Not long ago, model influencer Janaina Prazeres was also held for 40 minutes by immigration officials who couldn't identify her surgically altered face. Ms Prazeres, who Playboy Norway referred to as the "perfect woman," has spent about one million dollars on 20 cosmetic surgeries, including nose jobs, body lifts, and complete face "harmonisation," per The Post.
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Brazil to prioritize negotiation after US trade tariffs, official says
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil will prioritize trade negotiations with the United States to address the tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump as it is continues to expand commercial agreements with other countries as a way to offset the impact, a top foreign trade official said Thursday. 'The guidance from the minister and Vice President (Geraldo Alckmin) is to negotiate, negotiate, negotiate,' Foreign Trade Secretary Tatiana Prazeres said at an online event hosted by the Brazil-China Business Council. 'We have an open dialogue with U.S. authorities." Brazilian imports to the United States have faced a 10% tariff since last week. Steel, one of Brazil's key exports to the U.S., has been subject to a 25% tariff since March. The United States is Brazil's second-largest trading partner, behind China. In 2024, the U.S. trade surplus with Brazil reached $28.6 billion in goods and services. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has said publicly that Brazil doesn't rule out retaliation but remains committed to dialogue with the U.S. Brazilian officials from the Foreign Ministry and the Ministry of Industry and Development have held meetings with the Trump administration for over five weeks, according to a top official who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly. Talks began after the U.S. imposed the 25% tariff on Brazilian steel. Brazil has argued that it is a key supplier of semi-finished steel to the U.S., underscoring the integrated nature of the trade: for example, the same ships that bring U.S. coal to Brazil return carrying semi-finished steel, critical to the American industry. Brazilian officials have also warned that penalizing Brazil could strengthen Asian competitors, particularly those backed by China. When the 10% tariff was announced on April 2, Brazilian officials felt a certain relief, as they believed the weeks-long negotiations may have helped avoid a worst-case scenario of higher tariffs. Still, the extra taxes have raised concern and uncertainty. Brazil's top exports to the U.S. include crude oil, aircraft, coffee, cellulose and beef. Orange juice exports are also expected to be significantly affected, as the U.S. accounts for the majority of the exports. Prazeres said Thursday the U.S. trade war could bring some opportunities. 'In the past, during the first version of the trade war, we saw an increase in Brazil's soybean exports to China. But that's not the scenario we hope for, because the risks are very significant,' she said. Brazilian authorities are also tracking the potential impact of a surge in Asian exports that are no longer reaching the U.S. market. 'We are monitoring significant, atypical changes in trade flows,' Prazeres added. While continuing talks with the U.S., Brazil is also working to expand its trade agreements with other countries and blocs. Prazeres highlighted recent deals signed between the Mercosur bloc and Singapore in 2023, and the European Union in 2024. The EU agreement has yet to be ratified by member countries in both regions. Last week, VP Alckmin said the trade tensions triggered by Trump's tariffs could help accelerate the conclusion of the Mercosur–European Union agreement.
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Brazil to prioritize negotiation after US trade tariffs, official says
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil will prioritize trade negotiations with the United States to address the tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump as it is continues to expand commercial agreements with other countries as a way to offset the impact, a top foreign trade official said Thursday. 'The guidance from the minister and Vice President (Geraldo Alckmin) is to negotiate, negotiate, negotiate,' Foreign Trade Secretary Tatiana Prazeres said at an online event hosted by the Brazil-China Business Council. 'We have an open dialogue with U.S. authorities." Brazilian imports to the United States have faced a 10% tariff since last week. Steel, one of Brazil's key exports to the U.S., has been subject to a 25% tariff since March. The United States is Brazil's second-largest trading partner, behind China. In 2024, the U.S. trade surplus with Brazil reached $28.6 billion in goods and services. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has said publicly that Brazil doesn't rule out retaliation but remains committed to dialogue with the U.S. Brazilian officials from the Foreign Ministry and the Ministry of Industry and Development have held meetings with the Trump administration for over five weeks, according to a top official who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly. Talks began after the U.S. imposed the 25% tariff on Brazilian steel. Brazil has argued that it is a key supplier of semi-finished steel to the U.S., underscoring the integrated nature of the trade: for example, the same ships that bring U.S. coal to Brazil return carrying semi-finished steel, critical to the American industry. Brazilian officials have also warned that penalizing Brazil could strengthen Asian competitors, particularly those backed by China. When the 10% tariff was announced on April 2, Brazilian officials felt a certain relief, as they believed the weeks-long negotiations may have helped avoid a worst-case scenario of higher tariffs. Still, the extra taxes have raised concern and uncertainty. Brazil's top exports to the U.S. include crude oil, aircraft, coffee, cellulose and beef. Orange juice exports are also expected to be significantly affected, as the U.S. accounts for the majority of the exports. Prazeres said Thursday the U.S. trade war could bring some opportunities. 'In the past, during the first version of the trade war, we saw an increase in Brazil's soybean exports to China. But that's not the scenario we hope for, because the risks are very significant,' she said. Brazilian authorities are also tracking the potential impact of a surge in Asian exports that are no longer reaching the U.S. market. 'We are monitoring significant, atypical changes in trade flows,' Prazeres added. While continuing talks with the U.S., Brazil is also working to expand its trade agreements with other countries and blocs. Prazeres highlighted recent deals signed between the Mercosur bloc and Singapore in 2023, and the European Union in 2024. The EU agreement has yet to be ratified by member countries in both regions. Last week, VP Alckmin said the trade tensions triggered by Trump's tariffs could help accelerate the conclusion of the Mercosur–European Union agreement. Sign in to access your portfolio
The Hill
10-04-2025
- Business
- The Hill
Brazil to prioritize negotiation after US trade tariffs, official says
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil will prioritize trade negotiations with the United States to address the tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump as it is continues to expand commercial agreements with other countries as a way to offset the impact, a top foreign trade official said Thursday. 'The guidance from the minister and Vice President (Geraldo Alckmin) is to negotiate, negotiate, negotiate,' Foreign Trade Secretary Tatiana Prazeres said at an online event hosted by the Brazil-China Business Council. 'We have an open dialogue with U.S. authorities.' Brazilian imports to the United States have faced a 10% tariff since last week. Steel, one of Brazil's key exports to the U.S., has been subject to a 25% tariff since March. The United States is Brazil's second-largest trading partner, behind China. In 2024, the U.S. trade surplus with Brazil reached $28.6 billion in goods and services. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has said publicly that Brazil doesn't rule out retaliation but remains committed to dialogue with the U.S. Brazilian officials from the Foreign Ministry and the Ministry of Industry and Development have held meetings with the Trump administration for over five weeks, according to a top official who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly. Talks began after the U.S. imposed the 25% tariff on Brazilian steel. Brazil has argued that it is a key supplier of semi-finished steel to the U.S., underscoring the integrated nature of the trade: for example, the same ships that bring U.S. coal to Brazil return carrying semi-finished steel, critical to the American industry. Brazilian officials have also warned that penalizing Brazil could strengthen Asian competitors, particularly those backed by China. When the 10% tariff was announced on April 2, Brazilian officials felt a certain relief, as they believed the weeks-long negotiations may have helped avoid a worst-case scenario of higher tariffs. Still, the extra taxes have raised concern and uncertainty. Brazil's top exports to the U.S. include crude oil, aircraft, coffee, cellulose and beef. Orange juice exports are also expected to be significantly affected, as the U.S. accounts for the majority of the exports. Prazeres said Thursday the U.S. trade war could bring some opportunities. 'In the past, during the first version of the trade war, we saw an increase in Brazil's soybean exports to China. But that's not the scenario we hope for, because the risks are very significant,' she said. Brazilian authorities are also tracking the potential impact of a surge in Asian exports that are no longer reaching the U.S. market. 'We are monitoring significant, atypical changes in trade flows,' Prazeres added. While continuing talks with the U.S., Brazil is also working to expand its trade agreements with other countries and blocs. Prazeres highlighted recent deals signed between the Mercosur bloc and Singapore in 2023, and the European Union in 2024. The EU agreement has yet to be ratified by member countries in both regions. Last week, VP Alckmin said the trade tensions triggered by Trump's tariffs could help accelerate the conclusion of the Mercosur–European Union agreement.
