POLITICSJun 11 · 16:13 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMIBy GABRIELA SÁ PESSOA, Associated Press

Brazil reports drop in Amazon deforestation rates, pushing back on US tariff accusations

Brazil reported a 61.4% drop in Amazon deforestation in May compared to 2025, with Environment Minister João Paulo Capobianco stating it is the lowest May deforestation rate on record. The Trump administration proposed 25% tariffs on Brazilian imports, citing illegal deforestation and trade practices, which Brazil's officials dispute using the new data.

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