Brazil to scrap federal taxes on food staples to lower inflation

Monday, March 11th 2013 - 05:32 UTC

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Brazil announced it will scrap federal taxes on certain food staples and toiletries, the latest in a series of measures to curb prices after a surprise jump in inflation in February triggered alarm bells. Read full article

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Ayayay
Such a good direction, Brazil. Free the food.
Mar 11th, 2013 - 05:57 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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Think
Way to go, Dilma.....

Differentiated VAT for (healthy) food staples & most necessary consumer items...

Have been advocating this for years in Argieland...

Maybe now, some will listen...
Mar 11th, 2013 - 07:42 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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