The federal government proposes a periodic review of the impacts of eliminating the "blusinhas tax" on Brazilian industry. The president of the commission discussing the provisional measure (MP), Reginaldo Lopes (PT-MG), and the rapporteur, Leila do Vôlei (PDT-DF), stated that the text will establish an initial evaluation every three months and, subsequently, every six months.
The Executive branch rushes to approve this week the MP that ends the 20% charge on international purchases of up to US$ 50, amid the electoral campaign period. The joint committee of deputies and senators responsible for the text scheduled the vote for Monday.
After a meeting at the Presidential Palace to discuss details of the proposal, Reginaldo and Leila reported that it will be up to the government to present alternatives to reduce the effects of the measure on the national industry.
According to Reginaldo Lopes, the commission seeks "more technical evidence, more data" to support the periodic assessments of the effects of the change on the Brazilian economy.
