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US Official Warns EUs Anti-Deforestation Law Could Hurt American Exports

A top US Department of Agriculture official warns that the European Unions anti-deforestation law, EUDR, could push American producers away from exporting to Europe, potentially impacting nine billion dollars in annual US trade. The US has sent a delegation to key EU cities to urge simpler regulations ahead of a review next month, arguing that countries like the US, already rated low risk for deforestation, should face fewer hurdles. American farmers, especially in livestock, feel the pinch as they supply soybeans and other feeds that Europe relies on. Without easier rules, US exports could drop, raising costs for European buyers and hurting their edge in the market. Environmental groups push back hard, stressing that delays mean more tree loss and carbon emissions each year. With technical talks underway between US reps and EU commissioners, the push for tweaks keeps gaining steam.

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