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14 7.30 to 8.4.2018 Industry S ão Paulo – The plants that produce steel in Brazil already consider the possibility of buying the input produced in China if the dollar, currency used on the international quotation of this raw-material, devaluates. The scenario is seen by the auto industry, one of the biggest consumers of steel, as an opportunity to release the pressures that they have suffered due to vehicles’ final price. According to Gilberto Heinzelmann, president of Zen, auto parts manufacturer, a favorable environment is where the industry has its operations at the same place where steel is located. But the tensions involving the USA and China, and structural problems of Brazil, may result in more expensive steel, which will cause the search for this product abroad. Price of steel has increased more than vehicles Bruno de Oliveira | bruno@autodata.com.br Disclousure