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Brazil and China Accelerate Mercosur Trade Deal Amid US Tariffs
After years of resistance, Brazil agrees with China to speed up Mercosur trade negotiations following new US tariffs targeting forced labour concerns.
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South China Morning Post World
After years of resistance, Brazil agrees with China to speed up Mercosur trade negotiations following new US tariffs targeting forced labour concerns.
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