Brazil has climbed two spots in global industrial exports, surpassing Indonesia and Sweden, securing the 26th position. The Brazilian manufacturing sector now contributes over 1% (specifically 1.05%) to international trade in these goods, marking a positive shift after a decade of decline. Nevertheless, Brazil still lags behind the top 15 global exporters like Mexico, India, […]
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