Raphael Carmo · Managing Partner, 4D World Inside the Mercosur quotas: how the numbers actually work Key Takeaways ▸ The EU-Mercosur beef TRQ covers 99,000 tonnes a year at a 7.5% in-quota tariff. ▸ A new duty-free poultry TRQ of 180,000 tonnes phases in over six annual tranches. ▸ Volume beyond the ... Europe Food Trade Policy 3 juin 2026
Raphael Carmo · Managing Partner, 4D World Lula meets Trump: the tariff clock over Brazil Key Takeaways ▸ Lula met Trump in Washington on 7 May 2026 to avert new tariffs ▸ The US Section 301 investigation, opened July 2025, remains open ▸ An August 2025 50% tariff hit a broad swathe of Bra... Brazil Trade Policy United States 27 mai 2026
Raphael Carmo · Managing Partner, 4D World DDP explained: what 'delivered to your door' means Key Takeaways ▸ DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) puts the maximum obligation on the seller ▸ The seller clears import customs and pays duties and taxes ▸ Under DDP risk passes to the buyer only at the named ... Logistics & Shipping Trade Policy 23 mai 2026
Raphael Carmo · Managing Partner, 4D World China reopens: three Brazilian beef plants reinstated Key Takeaways ▸ China's GACC reinstated three Brazilian beef plants over 19-20 May 2026 ▸ JBS Mozarlândia, Frisa Nanuque and Bon-Mart were suspended since March 2025 ▸ Brazil is pressing Beijing to ap... Brazil China Trade Policy 20 mai 2026
Raphael Carmo · Managing Partner, 4D World The EU-Mercosur deal walked in through the side door Key Takeaways ▸ The EU-Mercosur interim trade deal entered provisional application on 1 May 2026 ▸ Beef quota: 99,000 tonnes at a 7.5% duty, versus today's 20%-plus rates ▸ A new 180,000-tonne duty-fr... Brazil Europe Food Trade Policy 2 mai 2026
