A sudden tax change in Brazil is shaking up the agricultural industry, outraging top crop traders like Cargill Inc. and Bunge Global SA. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva introduced this new policy. It raises costs for exporters and processors of essential commodities like soybeans, sugar, and beef. This unexpected move surprised traders, leading companies […]
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