Brazil Poised to Break Foreign Investment Records in 2025, Says Vice-President Alckmin
Brazil is expected to achieve record foreign direct investment inflows in 2025, supported by government initiatives to enhance trade conditions and credit access amid US tariff challenges.
- • Brazil received US$71.1 billion in FDI in 2022 and US$63.3 billion by September 2023.
- • September 2023 saw a record US$10.7 billion in foreign direct investment.
- • The government aims to remove Brazilian exports from US tariff lists, focusing on manufactured products.
- • New credit line access criteria were eased under the Brasil Soberano program to assist companies impacted by US tariffs.
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Vice-President Geraldo Alckmin announced that Brazil is set to surpass previous records of foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2025, continuing an upward trend observed in recent years. In 2022, Brazil attracted US$71.1 billion in FDI, and by September 2023, the country had already received US$63.3 billion, with September alone marking a record US$10.7 billion inflow for the month.
Alckmin underscored government measures to further stimulate foreign investment, including efforts to remove Brazilian products from the list of US tariffs, particularly on manufactured goods. He also mentioned a potential new provisional measure expected by late December or early January to address import tax challenges, should legislative approval of the current measure be delayed. Additionally, the government expanded access to credit lines through the Brasil Soberano program, reducing the revenue loss threshold for companies affected by US tariffs from 5% to 1%, thereby broadening financial support.
These actions reflect the Brazilian administration's commitment to enhancing the investment climate and mitigating the impact of international trade barriers. The anticipation of a record-breaking FDI inflow in 2025 emphasizes Brazil’s growing appeal to international investors amidst global economic uncertainties.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.