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flag Brazil and South America are shifting trade toward China due to U.S. tariffs and stalled investment, boosting Chinese influence in Brazil’s EV, infrastructure, and energy sectors.

flag South American nations, led by Brazil, are increasingly shifting economic ties toward China amid deteriorating relations with the U.S., driven by a 50% tariff on Brazilian goods and stalled U.S. investment. flag Brazil, now China’s top trading partner, is exploring a partial trade deal with the Mercosur bloc to ease non-tariff barriers like customs and sanitary standards, avoiding political roadblocks. flag Chinese investments in Brazil’s EV sector, infrastructure, and energy have surged, with 30% of trade invoices now using yuan and reais. flag While some fear dependency, officials frame the pivot as pragmatic, seeking stability and growth amid U.S. protectionism and geopolitical pressure.

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