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To: KyrosL who wrote (87906)	3/11/2012 8:14:03 PM
From: Snowshoe	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 218006

>>My question: How can Brazil stay competitive when it's so expensive?<< More protectionism... Brazil wants Mexico to set an export ceiling of $1.4 billion a year on its auto exports ca.news.yahoo.com Brazil has threatened to scrap a decade-old automotive trade pact with Mexico and start charging tariffs on Mexican-built cars as it battles a growing trade deficit in the auto sector. Meanwhile, China sees the light and promotes 'wastrelism'... :o) China To Cut Taxes On Consumer, Luxury Goods nasdaq.com China will lower import taxes on consumer and luxury goods this year to promote domestic consumption, the state-run China Daily reported Wednesday.

To: KyrosL who wrote (87906)	3/11/2012 9:11:52 PM
From: Snowshoe	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 218006

Seems curious that Brazil has such high import tariffs, but apparently no equivalent duties on the goods in airline travelers' luggage. Must be the inefficient bureaucracy. :o) From the article comments... I,m an American and travel to Brazil often. When I go I'll take a couple of iPads or a couple of lap tops, sell them when I get there and pay for my whole trip. I still have money left over when I get back.

To: KyrosL who wrote (87906)	3/12/2012 5:50:21 AM
From: elmatador	1 Recommendation Respond to of 218006

Heard of currency war? It is a overvalued currency that makes country expensive.