Evolution of U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs

THE U.S. HAS STRENGTHENED TARIFFS ON STEEL AND ALUMINUM IN 2025. The U.S. has strengthened steel and aluminum tariffs in 2025, extending them to hundreds of products. AMEC has been following these developments to provide companies with a clear vision of the changes and their implications. The measures adopted by the United States fall under […]

United Kingdom boosts military housing renovation

The United Kingdom is launching a £9 billion investment to modernize and build new homes on defense land, in the largest military housing renovation program in more than half a century. A “generational” renovation of the military housing stock The British government has unveiled the Defence Housing Strategy 2025, a £9 billion investment plan to […]

Preferential treaties strengthen European industry

The EU’s preferential agreements have had a direct impact on the increase in exports by European companies and the diversification of destinations following the loss of the Russian market. The European Commission has published the report analyzing the implementation of EU trade policy and its effects on trade in goods. We review each of the […]

Textile Industry Outlook in Brazil

According to data from the Associação Brasileira da Indústria Têxtil e de Confecção (Abit), the textile sector recorded 4% growth in 2024 compared to 2023, while apparel grew by 3.8%. Challenges in foreign trade In 2024, imports of textile and apparel products increased by 20.8%, while exports experienced a decrease of 3.8%, resulting in a […]