Leather is one of a number of commodities that have been listed for promotion under a new Brazilian government plan, aimed at increasing exports with Mexico, the United States, Germany, Britain, Japan, China and India.

Speaking at the announcement of the plan last week, Sergio Amaral, minister for development, industry and trade said that although the 40% devaluation of the Brazilian Real had done much to boost the country’s export prospects, these could be further improved through the implemenation of measures contained in the plan.

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