The Vice President of the Republic and Minister of Development, Industry, Commerce and Services, Geraldo Alckmin, said on Saturday (9) that the priority of the federal government is to expand the sectors that will be out of Donald Trump’s tariff, not retaliation the United States.
During an event in Guaratinguetá, São Paulo, Alckmin said the government defends dialogue in negotiations between the two countries. “The priority is not retaliation, it is to solve. Try to expand the number of sectors that are excluded, be out of these tariffs, which we understand extremely unfair, ”he said.
Alckmin again confirmed that the announcement of assistance measures to the sectors affected by the tariff will be made next week by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
“Lula should announce a package of mitigating measures, that is, support companies. Which companies? Those who export the most to the United States and have been affected,” he said.
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During an event in Guaratinguetá (SP), this Saturday, Alckmin celebrated an increase in vehicle sales in July, after exemption from IPI – Foto/Archive/Agência Brasil
IPI
The vice president also celebrated the increase in vehicle sales after the federal government announced last month the exemption from the Industrialized Products Tax (IPI) for sustainable vehicles.
According to Alckmin, sales increased 15.7% after the announcement of the measurements.
“This means the industry producing more, growing the automotive industry, which has a long productive chair, dealerships selling more, a positive cycle. IPI Zero helps the population buy a deducted car, cheaper,” he added.
