National Institute for Space Research
Coverage of National Institute for Space Research in the Nexus archive.
- 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, countering U.S. accusations that justified new tariffs. The Trump administration proposed 25% tariffs on Brazil, citing illegal deforestation and trade practices, while Brazilian officials emphasized progress toward reducing annual deforestation to historic lows.
- 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.