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The USTR stated that Brazil's trade practices on digital trade, illegal deforestation, and its Pix instant payment system are unfair and disadvantage US credit card companies, and that extensive negotiations over the past year have not resolved these issues.
reported by 2 outlets · Attributed statement · first recorded Aug 7, 11:30 PM
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Deutsche WelleCenter · Aug 7, 11:03 PM
Brazil's trade practices on digital trade, illegal deforestation, and its Pix instant payment system are unfair and disadvantage US credit card companies.
Cites: USTR · Details: digital trade; illegal deforestation; Pix; disadvantages US credit card companies
Deutsche WelleCenter · Aug 7, 11:03 PM
Extensive negotiations with Brazil over the past year have not resolved trade issues.
Cites: Jamieson Greer, USTR · Details: past year; not resolved
Al JazeeraLean left · Aug 14, 5:02 AM
The US imposed tariffs on Brazilian imports alleging unfair trade practices.
Details: unfair trade practices