BUSINESSAug 1 · 08:22 UTCTHE RIO TIMESIolanda Fonseca

Brazil Chinese Car Imports Surge 147% to Top World Rankings

Brazil became the world's largest importer of Chinese vehicles in early 2026, with imports reaching $5.2 billion in the first five months, a 146.9% year-on-year increase driven by stockpiling ahead of a July tariff hike on electric and hybrid vehicles.

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