Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin announced a significant advancement in international trade by Mercosur, a major South American trade bloc. This bloc includes Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay. They have all agreed on a new set of trade rules, known as the Rules of Origin agreement. This agreement is a big deal. It will make […]
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