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Mariana Somensi

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Covers:  Forest Products, Politics, Business and Finance
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Mariana Somensi’s Biography

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I'm a multilingual journalist with experience reporting, editing, and leading editorial teams across Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and Latin America. I specialize in political and economic reporting for TV, print, and digital platforms, with a strong track record in investigative features and field reporting.

As Editor-in-Chief at Egypt Oil & Gas, I led editorial, design, and digital teams and managed production of magazine and conference publications. As a geopolitics reporter for The…

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US tariffs on Brazilian wood products set to hit in-transit cargo shipments

US tariffs on Brazilian wood products set to hit in-transit cargo shipments

Short implementation period leaves Brazilian wood-product shipments exposed to higher US duties.

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Brazilian moldings face 25% US tariff as section 301 trade action reshapes sourcing decisions

Brazilian moldings face 25% US tariff as section 301 trade action reshapes sourcing decisions

Brazilian molding producers were included in a broad US Section 301 trade action, with a 25% tariff imposed o…

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US tariff threat trims Brazilian molding orders, but demand proves resilient

US tariff threat trims Brazilian molding orders, but demand proves resilient

The threat of new tariffs on imports into the US, unveiled earlier this month, has reduced the number of orde…

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WHO sounds alarm over Gaza after overnight Israeli attacks

WHO sounds alarm over Gaza after overnight Israeli attacks

SAO PAULO - The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called for the immediate restoration of the ceasefire in …

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Iran exclusion from maritime security architecture raises concerns amid Israeli Gaza offensive

Iran exclusion from maritime security architecture raises concerns amid Israeli Gaza offensive

NICOSIA - Leaving Iran out of the maritime security architecture of the Persian Gulf is unwise and counterpro…

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ECB's Villeroy: Foundation Laid for Central Banks to Consider Nature Degradation in our Mandate

ECB's Villeroy: Foundation Laid for Central Banks to Consider Nature Degradation in our Mandate

By Mariana Somensi - NICOSIA (Econostream) - European Central Bank Governing Council member François Villeroy…

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US tariffs on Brazilian wood products set to hit in-transit cargo shipments

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By Davi Medeiros, Mariana Somensi Verified
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Recent US Section 301 decisions are expected to affect shipments dispatched to the United States in recent weeks. A substantial share of cargo already in transit may face higher duties upon arrival in US ports. Brazilian wood-product exporters face duties of up to 37.5%, with most sector exports exposed. Previous tariff measures coincided with sharp declines in US imports of Brazilian plywood, MDF and mouldings.
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Brazilian moldings face 25% US tariff as section 301 trade action reshapes sourcing decisions

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By Mariana Somensi Verified
| FastMarkets Verified
The United States imposed a 25% tariff on Brazilian moldings under a broader Section 301 trade action. US manufacturers claimed Brazilian producers benefit from illegal deforestation, creating an unfair competitive advantage domestically. Brazilian producers said they source certified plantation-grown pine from southern regions far from the Amazon. Market participants questioned whether US manufacturing capacity could fully replace Brazilian imports across key product segments.
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US tariff threat trims Brazilian molding orders, but demand proves resilient

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By Mariana Somensi Verified
| FastMarkets Verified
A recent US tariff threat has led to a 15-20% drop in new orders for Brazilian softwood molding, a less severe decline than anticipated. Resilient underlying demand and stable consumption fundamentals in the US have prevented a significant immediate drop in prices for Brazilian products. Competitors from Chile and Mexico are increasing sales to the US, while Brazilian producers capture short-term demand from buyers unwilling to wait.
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