Tariffs on Brazilian goods usually are 5 percent to 10 percent.

But it also makes Brazilian goods more expensive abroad.

Part of the improvement has to do with more vibrant markets for Brazilian goods in Asia and Europe.

Suddenly, many Brazilian goods were much cheaper than those of other members.

Exporters say the currency must stay above 3 to the dollar to keep Brazilian goods competitive on world markets.

The newly-built bridge is expected to bring Brazilian goods to the Georgetown harbor which would be faster than shipping through Brazilian ports.

This appreciation meant that Brazilian goods were now more expensive relative to goods from other countries, which contributed to large current account deficits.

In Argentina, industrialists complain that their nation's overvalued currency has brought an avalanche of Brazilian goods.

As the United States began to apply high tariffs on Brazilian manufactured goods, Ernesto Geisel looked for new trade partners.

Across 46th Street at Coisa Nossa, which sells Brazilian goods, the soccer magazines sell out the same day they arrive.