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China purchases from Brazil could fall USD 2.8 billion, says UN

The Covid-19 pandemic may reduce 2020 China’s commodities purchases from Brazil by some USD 2.8 billion, according to a study by the United Nations. The biggest drop will come in grains (USD 2.709 billion) and processed food exportation (USD 2.245 billion). In the best-case scenario drawn up by the UN, Brazilian sales to China will fall to USD 939 million. The estimates were reached by way of trade information from February and January.

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Brenno Grillo

Brenno has worked as a journalist since 2012, specializing in coverage related to law and the justice system. He has worked for O Estado de S. Paulo, Portal Brasil, ConJur, and has experience in political campaigns.

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