(Opinion) Trade protectionism often stirs debate, and Brazil’s dairy and agribusiness sectors are central to it. While trying to protect its local farmers, the government imposes taxes on milk imports from its Mercosur allies, Argentina and Uruguay. This strategy, however, is not without drawbacks. Higher prices can hurt consumers, and there’s also the risk that […]
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