Brazil deputy warns tax reform may raise fertilizer prices

Deputy Tião Medeiros argues the proposed 11.3% CBS rate in Brazil's tax reform would increase fertilizer costs, suggesting 10.3% would suffice to replace PIS and Cofins. The claim is an assessment of policy impact, not yet corroborated by official analysis. If accurate, it could raise agricultural input costs and pressure food inflation.

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