United States

Friday, March 18th 2011 - 18:55 UTC
Brazil “could be important partner” for the US, says President Rousseff

Brazil’s President Dilma Rousseff said that Barak Obama’s visit this weekend strongly consolidates the perception that Brazil “could be an important partner” for the United States, during a press interview.
Friday, March 18th 2011 - 18:29 UTC
Jobs at top of Latin America agenda

By President Barack Obama
In recent weeks, we've seen how turmoil and tragedy around the globe can affect our own prosperity and security; how events abroad often have implications for everything from markets on Wall Street to families' wallets on Main Street. And as a nation, we will continue to do everything we can both to promote stability and democracy in the Middle East and help the people of Japan recover from the devastating earthquake and tsunami.
Thursday, March 17th 2011 - 07:28 UTC
Brazil’s unofficial ‘job-aid’ for President Obama coming visit

Rio do Janeiro governor Sergio Cabral said he expects US president Barack Obama to announce during his trip to Brazil that he supports Brasilia’s aspiration to hold a seat in a reformed UN Security Council.
Thursday, March 17th 2011 - 05:34 UTC
US current account deficit totaled 470.2bn last year, 3.2% of GDP

The current-account deficit in the U.S. narrowed 9.7% to 113.3 billion US dollars in the fourth quarter, reflecting an increase in exports. The deficit for all of last year widened to 470.2 billion USD or 3.2% of GDP from 2.7% in 2009.
Thursday, March 17th 2011 - 00:51 UTC
Hours before Obama arrives, Brazil reaffirms its commitment is with Mercosur

When US president Barack Omaba lands in Brazil next Saturday the emphasis of the visit will be on deepening economic relations and potential business opportunities, but Brazil has made it plain clear that any free trade talks with the United States can only take place in the framework of Mercosur.
Wednesday, March 16th 2011 - 15:00 UTC
US Travel Association urges Brazil and Chile be included in the Visa Waive Program

Citing an opportunity to advance national security, economic competitiveness and public diplomacy, the U.S. Travel Association has urged President Obama to discuss prospects for including Brazil and Chile in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) when he visits South America this month.
Wednesday, March 16th 2011 - 14:45 UTC
US extends import duties on shrimp to protect local industry hurt by BP’s oil spill

United States announced this week it will continue import duties on shrimp from Thailand, China, Vietnam, India and Brazil for five more years in a victory for the US shrimp industry hurt by last year's BP oil spill.
Wednesday, March 16th 2011 - 04:23 UTC
Reviving the US economy and trade relationship, main objectives of Obama’s visit

US President Barack Obama's trip to Brazil, Chile and El Salvador beginning this week is still on, despite fears of a nuclear disaster in Japan and turmoil in the Middle East, officials said on Wednesday.
Wednesday, March 16th 2011 - 00:41 UTC
Fed leaves rates unchanged with the US economy on a ‘firmer footing’ recovery

Arguing that the US economic recovery is on a firmer footing, and overall conditions in the labour market appear to be improving gradually, the Federal Reserve on Tuesday left interest rates unchanged at a record low of zero to 0.25% since December 2008.
Tuesday, March 15th 2011 - 11:05 UTC
President Obama will underline ‘coincidences’ during his visit to Brazil

US ambassador in Brazil Thomas Shannon downplayed differences between Washington and Brasilia saying that coincidences are far greater and will be the core of discussions during the coming visit of US president Barack Obama next week end.