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Alcolumbre says the end of the fee on small packages will be voted on next week

Senate President Davi Alcolumbre announced that the National Congress will vote next week on the provisional measure that eliminates the 20% charge on international purchases of up to US$ 50, known as the "de minimis tax." The proposal, which caused division within the government and political backlash for President Lula, needs to be approved by the 8th to avoid expiration. Alcolumbre stated that the joint committee analyzing the issue will be installed on Tuesday and committed to bringing the matter to a vote by the legislators.

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