Trade tariffs could worsen deforestation in South America

by Philippa Kaur 22 April 2025, 00:00 23 Views

Trade tariffs imposed by the administration of US President Donald Trump, along with retaliatory tariffs, could divert demand for soya-bean exports from the United States to South America. This could exacerbate deforestation in threatened biomes such as the Amazon and the Cerrado savannah.

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Source: Ecology - nature.com

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Trade tariffs could worsen deforestation in South America

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Workshop explores new advanced materials for a growing world

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