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Commission concern about possible rise in customs tariffs in Brazil for certain industrial imports

Brussels, 07/06/2007 (Agence Europe) - In a note to Committee 133 on 1 June, the Commission expressed concern about the possible rise in Brazilian customs tariffs for imported clothing/textiles, footwear and furniture. Based on a public declaration made in March this year by the former Brazilian trade minister, Luiz Fernando Furlan, the Commission fears possible rises of up to 18, 20 and 35% respectively for each of the tariff sectors cited in order to protect these sectors, severely...

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