Funds will be from BNDES (R $ 10 billion) and FINEP (R $ 2 billion) and will have interest rates of 7.5% to 8.5%; According to the executive, plan was thought before the tariff
The government of the president (PT) announced, this Monday (25.ago.2025), a credit line of $ 12 billion so that the industry can buy more modern machines and equipment. The funds will be from BNDES (R $ 10 billion) and Finep (R $ 2 billion) and will have interest rates of 7.5% to 8.5%.
“It was a great yearning for industry to be able to have a more affordable credit to renew its machines, its equipment, which will improve its productivity, its competitiveness, reduce costs, improve energy efficiency, finally be able to take a course in industrial activity.”said the vice president and minister of industry and commerce, (PSB).
According to the president of BNDES, Aloizio Mercadante, the interest will be added to the bank spread – as if it were banks profit, which add a percentage of the cost price of the resources to be borrowed.
Alckmin stated that there is no direct connection between this line of credit and the 50% tariff of the United States.
“This project of stimulation of goods and capital was already thought for several months, but it is very important that it will improve the competitiveness of Brazilian industry. It will be more competitive internally to sell better products and at a lower price in Brazil and to gain market abroad.”said the minister.
