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Brazil Industry Warns End of Blusinhas Tax Threatens 109,000 Jobs

Summary by The Rio Times
Brazil's industry confederation warns ending the blusinhas tax on small imported parcels could cost 109,000 jobs in 2026, as Congress rushes votes before the 8 September deadline. The post Brazil Industry Warns End of Blusinhas Tax Threatens 109,000 Jobs appeared first on The Rio Times.

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Lula, Alcolumbre and Motta have reached an agreement to set up a tax commission next Tuesday (1st)

·São Paulo, Brazil
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The productive sector has decided to put Lula against the wall after the government accelerates in Congress the end of the so-called "blouse rate". While the president bets on the popular call of the measure, entities of the industry warn that the account can end up being paid by Brazilian companies and workers. The National Confederation of Industry (CNI) estimates that... The post A blusinha that has become fair exit to Lula in the productive …

·São Paulo, Brazil
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The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hugo Motta (Republicanos-PB), appointed Congressman Reginaldo Lopes (PT-MG) to oversee the bill to end the tax on blouses. The appointment was made at the request of Lula (PT), this Wednesday (26), at the Palácio da Alvorada. The congressman from Minas Gerais will chair the joint committee and will be able to set the pace for the vote.

The CNI (National Confederation of Industry) stated this Wednesday (August 26, 2026) that the end of the "blouse tax," a 20% import tax on international purchases of up to US$50 made by individuals, puts 109,000 jobs and R$21.8 billion in national production at risk in 2026. Read the full text of the CNI technical note (PDF – 527 kB). President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) reached an agreement this Wednesday (August 26) with the Speaker of the…

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Poder360 broke the news on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
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