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WORLDJun 12 · 06:30 UTCFORTUNEGabriela Sa Pessoa, The Associated Press

Trump turned environmentalist to slap new tariffs on Brazil, so why are deforestation rates down?

Brazilian officials reported a 61.4% drop in Amazon deforestation in May 2025 compared to the same month in 2025, with the Trump administration recently imposing 25% tariffs on Brazil citing environmental concerns. Brazil's Environment Minister stated the deforestation figures refute U.S. accusations, noting the Amazon's deforestation has fallen 37.5% over ten months and the Cerrado's by 12%.

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Donald TrumppersonBrazilplaceTrump administrationorganizationNational Institute for Space Research (INPE)organizationMinistry of EnvironmentorganizationJoão Paulo CapobiancopersonLuiz Inácio Lula da SilvapersonAmazonplaceCerradoplaceOffice of the U.S. Trade Representativeorganization
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