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Published Date: June 12, 2026

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

Amazon clearing hit a record low for May — down 61.4% year-over-year — a day after the USTR proposed 25% tariffs partly due to illegal forest destruction.

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Amazon clearing hit a record low for May — down 61.4% year-over-year — a day after the USTR proposed 25% tariffs partly due to illegal forest destruction.

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