The Brazilian stone industry is facing new challenges as U.S. tariffs reshape the import landscape. Speaking on the Stone World Podcast, Fabio Cruz of Centrorochas outlined how the tariffs are impacting exports and what fabricators should know.
The Brazilian stone industry is cautiously optimistic with confirmation that one of the sector’s main export products, worked monumental or building stone, nesoi, was included in the list of tariff exemptions.
Marmomac Brazil debuted this week in São Paulo with intentions of establishing itself as a must-attend event for South and Central Americas, as well as having the goal to reach the North American stone industry.
A new packaging technology developed in Espírito Santo transports Brazilian granite slabs to the U.S. in just 21 days (port to port), reducing transit time by over 50% and offering an efficient and cost-effective alternative for the natural stone sector.
The Brazilian pavilion featured 37 companies from the sector and generated US$ 359.27 million in immediate business and contracts for the next 12 months.
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