Brazil Signs Agreement to Enhance Trade Defense and Discuss Work Hour Reductions
Brazil's acting president Geraldo Alckmin signed a cooperation agreement with FIESP to combat unfair trade practices. FIESP's Paulo Skaf requested to postpone discussions on reducing the 6x1 work schedule until 2027 due to the election year. Alckmin emphasized a global trend toward reduced working hours and signed protocols to improve trade defense and regulatory environments, aiming to boost competitiveness and reduce bureaucracy in Brazil.

Geraldo Alckmin, Brazil's acting president, signed a cooperation agreement with FIESP on February 23 to strengthen trade practices. FIESP president Paulo Skaf proposed postponing discussions on the 6x1 work schedule until 2027, citing election year challenges.
Alckmin acknowledged a global trend toward reduced working hours. The signed agreements include a trade defense protocol to promote fair trade and a regulatory protocol to reduce bureaucracy and enhance competitiveness. Proposed measures involve a dumping margin calculator and expanding digital public services.




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