Brazil has told the EU it won’t budge on government procurement in the EU-Mercosur trade talks. President Luís Inácio Lula da Silva confirmed this in a recent interview. He highlighted the potential growth for small businesses in Brazil. Moreover, the President won’t compromise, calling such purchases vital for economic growth. He added that the EU’s […]
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