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US lawmakers urge EU to resist pressure from Trump administration to weaken bloc’s deforestation law

Published 18:26 on April 24, 2026 / Last updated at 18:26 on April 24, 2026 / / Americas (US & Canada), EMEA (Europe), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry)

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US lawmakers have urged the European Commission to resist pressure from Washington to dilute its landmark anti-deforestation law, warning that proposed concessions risk undermining both environmental integrity and businesses that have already invested in compliance.
US lawmakers have urged the European Commission to resist pressure from Washington to dilute its landmark anti-deforestation law, warning that proposed concessions risk undermining both environmental integrity and businesses that have already invested in compliance.


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