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EE.UU. dirige ahora su guerra comercial contra Brasil: ¿por qué y quiénes pagarán el costo?
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 16, 2026
· 4 min read
Por Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN en Español
El Gobierno de Estados Unidos concretó este miércoles su amenaza de imponer nuevos aranceles del 25 % a miles de productos de Brasil, la potencia sudamericana con la que mantiene una tensa relación, aunque economistas advierten que el costo de esa medida se t...
Key takeaway El arancel adicional que Estados Unidos anunció el miércoles sobre parte de los productos procedentes de Brasil afectará a exportaciones brasileñas por unos US$ 11.
Why this matters in The El Paso
For El Paso , a city heavily reliant on international trade, the newly imposed tariffs on Brazilian products could have significant implications. As a major hub for commerce with Mexico and other Latin American countries, El Paso's economy is sensitive to fluctuations in global trade policies. The tariffs, which will affect over $11 billion worth of Brazilian exports, may lead to increased costs for local businesses that import goods from Brazil, potentially impacting the city's retail and manufacturing sectors. Furthermore, El Paso's proximity to the US-Mexico border means that the city's economy is closely tied to the broader regional trade dynamics, making it essential to monitor how these tariffs will influence trade flows and economic activity in the area. The exemption of certain sensitive products, such as meats and coffee, may mitigate some of the effects, but local businesses and consumers should still be prepared for potential price increases and changes in the market.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 16, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Por Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN en Español
El Gobierno de Estados Unidos concretó este miércoles su amenaza de imponer nuevos aranceles del 25 % a miles de productos de Brasil, la potencia sudamericana con la que mantiene una tensa relación, aunque economistas advierten que el costo de esa medida se t...
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