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Brazil hits out at EU ‘protectionism’ behind planned anti-deforestation law

Brussels proposal to halt imports of products from deforested areas angers South American exporter

Brazil’s foreign minister has attacked the EU for “trade protectionism” and “myopia” after the bloc proposed a ban on agricultural imports from deforested areas, singling out France for particular criticism over farm subsidies.

Brussels proposed a law this month which would force companies selling beef, soy, palm oil, coffee, cocoa and wo