Brazil’s Export Paradox: Record Sales, Weak Competitiveness

Jerry Haar

October 28, 2026

WISC Global Fellow Jerry Haar argues that Brazil’s record exports mask shallow integration into global value chains. He makes the case that lower input tariffs, workable export tax credits and reliable logistics corridors would let more Brazilian firms compete globally.

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Jerry Haar

WISC Global Fellow