Protectionism in Brazil is Back in Style

... territory of Brazil, thus facilitating job creation and providing for additional budget revenues. One of the reasons for increasing protectionism is intensifying trade relations with China , which dominates in foreign direct investment and is a major trade ... ... Whereas consumer demand remains high – in 2012, according to the Banco Central of Brazil , it has grown by 4.1% - the economy is losing the majority of profits generated by such demand. Imports of Chinese vehicles to Brazil increased fivefold over ...