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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Haddad Defends Increase in Import Tax and Says Impact on Prices is a 'Lie'

Brazil's Finance Minister Fernando Haddad claims that raising import taxes is regulatory and won't significantly affect prices, aiming to strengthen local industries against foreign competition.

Feb 26 • 00:44 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The owner of Neumen clarified his statements about tire prices and sent a message to Milei

Roberto Méndez, CEO of Neumen, clarified his previous statements about excessive tire prices during Alberto Fernández's government and criticized current import policies under President Milei.

Feb 25 • 19:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Higher tax on imported cell phones is expected to have little impact on prices in Brazil; main brands already produce in the country

Brazil's government has raised taxes on over a thousand imported products, including cell phones, to boost local industry competitiveness, but most smartphones are already produced domestically.

Feb 25 • 16:43 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The revelation of a businessman about the excessive prices charged for tires

Roberto Méndez, CEO of Neumen, admitted to charging excessive prices for tires during stricter import restrictions, triggering public outrage and comments from President Milei.

Feb 25 • 15:41 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Prices of old gasoline cars considered junk are rising sharply – a 7,000 euro BMW is now selling for 15,400 euros

The prices of vintage gasoline luxury cars from the 1980s and 1990s in Finland are surging after years of being undervalued.

Feb 24 • 08:34 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Exporters did not change prices. Americans are paying Trump’s import tariffs out of their own pockets

Despite some recovery in the US economy, Donald Trump's import tariffs continue to impact consumers negatively.

Feb 22 • 12:43 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Is the barbecue canceled? Beef and pork prices increase by 16.5% and 3.6% in 2026

Beef and pork prices in Mexico have risen by 16.5% and 3.6% respectively, fueled by the removal of import tariff exemptions and market demand pressures.

Feb 19 • 21:52 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Cheaper Appliances: How Much They Dropped in 2025 and Which Product Was the Surprise

Appliance prices decreased over 40% in 2025 in Argentina due to various market factors, significantly affecting white goods prices.

Feb 17 • 12:18 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Washing machines, refrigerators, and cars cheaper: import boom impacting production

Argentina's shift to open trade has led to lower prices for imported goods while also causing declines in domestic industrial production and employment.

Feb 16 • 19:40 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Prices of Chinese Cars in Argentina in February 2026

The market for imported cars in Argentina has shown significant growth, particularly for Chinese brands, which have increased their market share substantially since early 2025.

Feb 16 • 16:34 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

How Mobile Phone Prices Moved One Month After the Elimination of Import Tariffs?

Mobile phone prices showed minor changes following the import tariff elimination, with some reductions observed, particularly among online resellers.

Feb 15 • 20:08 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Import Prices Rise for Seven Consecutive Months Due to Raw Material Costs

Despite declines in international oil prices and the won-dollar exchange rate, import prices in South Korea have risen for the seventh consecutive month due to increased raw material costs.

Feb 12 • 22:18 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

USA: Import Prices Remained Unchanged Year-on-Year in December

Import prices in the USA were unchanged year-on-year in December, following a 0.1% decline in November, as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Feb 10 • 14:35 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Electricity prices in Finland hit Sweden - record consumption drives up costs

Rising electricity consumption in Finland is leading to increased electricity prices in Sweden due to cross-border energy trading.

Feb 10 • 14:35 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

So far in January, China has paid 10% more for Argentine meat

China has seen a significant increase in beef import prices from Argentina since the beginning of January, raising concerns about potential shortages in the second half of the year due to import quotas from Brazil and Australia.

Feb 9 • 12:43 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Which grains will not be imported from America?

India will not import various key grains from the USA, benefiting local farmers by improving market opportunities and prices for their produce.

Feb 9 • 02:01 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Behind the debate opened by Caputo, clothing sales are being transformed with outlets, Shein stores, import warehouses, and used clothing bales

The ongoing debate about clothing prices in Argentina highlights the significant transformation in clothing sales amidst increased competition and a more than 6% decline in demand, akin to levels seen during the pandemic.

Feb 6 • 11:56 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
World

What does minimum price mean for Chinese-origin EVs

The European Commission has agreed to allow Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers to import their cars into Europe with proposed minimum prices instead of the existing tariffs of up to 35%.

Feb 2 • 17:38 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

China has stopped buying electricity from Russia

China has fully halted the import of electricity from Russia as of January 1, 2026, due to high export prices that surpassed domestic rates.

Jan 16 • 12:12 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

Customs Dispute Settled: What German Customers Can Expect After Minimum Prices for China's Electric Cars

The EU and China have reached an agreement regarding the import of electric vehicles, outlining new guidelines to help manufacturers avoid special tariffs on Chinese-made electric cars, though specific details are ambiguous for consumers.

Jan 12 • 18:29 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

Minimum Prices Instead of Tariffs: The Consumer Pays

The EU and China have resolved their dispute over the import of electric vehicles from China, with consumers bearing the cost as Chinese manufacturers are set to sell at predetermined minimum prices.

Jan 12 • 18:29 UTC

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