Brazil's election could shift its ties with the U.S. and China

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Brazil is a global supplier of oil, soybeans and critical minerals.

Americas Quarterly editor in chief Brian Winter explains how Brazil's presidential election could impact trade with the U.S. and China.

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  • Reported by NPR and published Sun, 04 Oct 2026 21:53:15 UTC.

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