- Brazil’s lower house of Congress approved a bill for a 20% import tax on international online purchases under $50
- The bill still needs to be voted on by the Senate
- The tax rate was lowered from an initial proposal of 60%
- Global online retailers like Alibaba’s AliExpress and Shein are present in Brazil
- President Lula may veto the tax if approved by Congress
- Lawmakers attached the tax proposal to a bill with sustainability tax incentives for automakers
Source: saltwire.com
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