AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEU Trade Shock: The European Union’s suspension of Brazilian meat and animal-product imports (beef, poultry, eggs, honey and more) took effect Sept. 3 after Brazil failed to provide enough guarantees on antimicrobial rules, with audits continuing for poultry and honey but beef left out—sparking threats of retaliation from Brasília. MERCOSUR Quota Tensions: MERCOSUR ministers met in Montevideo without consensus on EU export quota distribution; Paraguay pushed for an equal 25% share for full members, setting up a new face-to-face review in 45–60 days. Paraguay Business & Tech: Paraguay will host the 16th Customer Experience and Innovation Congress on Sept. 7–8 in Asunción, with MIC support and a new GUIDEX platform to help SMEs navigate exports. Paraguay Exports Momentum: Italian exports to Mercosur rose 21.1% in May 2026, with Paraguay up 95.6% year-on-year—highlighting early gains tied to the EU-Mercosur deal. Regional Air Links: Argentina and Uruguay signed an air services liberalization agreement to expand passenger and cargo capacity, supporting competition, tourism and trade. Health & Compliance Watch: Brazil’s EU ambassador said inspections are “unnecessary” and warned of countermeasures, while the EU insists its approach is non-discriminatory.
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