Bolsonaro supporter Flávio Rocha praises Lula's government's decision to tax Chinese retailers.
"You can't put a ball and chain on some players' feet and leave others free and unhindered. There was a correct interpretation of the law," the businessman argued.
247 - Brazilian businessman Flávio Rocha, owner of the Riachuelo retail chain and a supporter of President Bolsonaro, expressed satisfaction with the measure taken by the Lula (PT) government to end the tax exemption on orders up to US$50. This decision will mainly affect purchases made in Asian online stores, such as Shein, Shopee, and Aliexpress, which have become popular among Brazilians.
"You can't put a ball and chain on some players' feet and leave others free and unhindered. There was a correct interpretation of the law, which will bring competitive balance without preventing Brazilian consumers from accessing these products," the businessman assessed. Veja.
The government's objective is to combat tax evasion by e-commerce companies while simultaneously increasing revenue. According to the Ministry of Finance, a 60% tax on the value of orders already exists, but the collection is not being effective.
“Brazilian companies had a ball and chain on their left leg, another on their right, and an anvil on their head, and we were still hearing that we had to run because China was going to catch us. We are ready to run, but let it be fair,” Rocha concludes.