National Institute for Space Research (INPE)
Coverage of National Institute for Space Research (INPE) in the Nexus archive.
- 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%.
- Brazil reports drop in Amazon deforestation rates, pushing back on US tariff accusations
Brazil reported a 61.4% drop in Amazon deforestation in May 2025 compared to the same month in 2025, countering U.S. accusations that led to proposed 25% tariffs. Brazilian officials emphasized this as the lowest May deforestation on record and projected annual lows, while the Trump administration cited illegal deforestation and trade practices to justify the tariffs.