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Deforestation Regulation: Only Four Countries Deemed 'High Risk'

Source: Reuters, May 22, 2025
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countries classified as 'high risk'

Under the EU's new anti-deforestation law, only Belarus, Myanmar, North Korea, and Russia are classified as "high risk," subjecting imports from these nations to stringent compliance checks. Surprisingly, countries with historically high deforestation rates, like Brazil and Indonesia, are labeled "standard risk," facing less rigorous scrutiny.

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