The feedstuffs for animal production in Brazil consist primarily of corn and soybean meal. Both products are the main components of the balanced feeds used in poultry and swine farming. The massive scale of production significantly reduces unit fixed costs. This critical mass enables Brazil to operate at
Brazilian production of animal feed and supplements will grow at a year-over-year rate of 3% in 2026, according to projections by the Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA). This forecast was announced during the 2026 Brazil International Animal Protein Show (SIAVS), being held in São Paulo. This agro-industrial event
Brazil, the United States, and the European Union ranked as the top chicken meat exporters in 2025, according to data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). With 5,324,000 metric tons, Brazil took the top spot on the list, with year-over-year growth of 0.5%. Brazil marginally widened its
Automotive investment in North America declined for two consecutive years, in 2024 and 2025, according to data from the White House Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR). These capital flows fell from $124,810 million in 2023 to $62,840 million in 2024. They then declined further to
Robert Lighthizer, former U.S. Trade Representative, proposed reducing Mexico’s dependence on Chinese inputs by strengthening rules of origin and implementing additional measures. In an interview with Foreign Affairs, Lighthizer proposed making rules of origin stricter. He also suggested shifting the focus of “substantial transformation” toward incorporating more Mexican
Walmart and artificial intelligence (AI) have formed a new partnership. To some extent, this partnership has enabled the company’s subsidiary to increase its revenue in recent years. Walmart de México y Centroamérica (Walmex) has reduced its days of inventory on hand. This was achieved through better overall coordination