Brazil Raises Taxes by R$14.07 Billion

Brazil is on the move thanks to the new finance minister, Joaquim Levy. Drastic changes are being made that will remove many of the policies implemented by Guido Mantega. The goal of these changes is to bring Brazil’s budget back into balance and restore investors’ confidence. So what exactly is going to happen? One of …

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New Shipment of Domestic Hardwoods Available in Our Sarasota, FL Factory!

We just received a fresh wave of domestic hardwood cabinet lumber ready to be shipped or picked up in our Sarasota, FL Facility! Our Florida warehouse is now carrying a wider variety of woods that can be used for other projects, not just decking.

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Re-elected President Rousseff Takes Bold Step

2014 was an important year for Brazil. It was election year where a lot was at stake in labor relations and the economy. Being the biggest economy of Latin America isn’t easy; it’s both a gift and a curse. Brazil is now a country that commands enormous amounts of influence and is looked at by developing countries to lead the path towards prosperity.

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Giant Steps To A Sustainable Future

Brazil contains the largest tropical rainforest in the world. Its significance is immeasurable and its value is, without question, one of the largest in the western hemisphere. Because of this, Brazil has been at the forefront of a sustainable forestry movement. While many countries shy away from sustainability, Brazil is actively seeking to maintain and care for its largest economic asset.

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Effects of a Weaker Brazilian Currency on Timber Products

Brazil is the largest economic power in Latin America. Its natural resources are vast and have fueled Brazil’s economic growth in the last few decades. This new-found role as one of the largest world economies has put more value into its currency, the real R$, which now impacts international investors if it fluctuates too much.

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