Trade war risks instability and deforestation in Latin America
The latest round of tariff hikes in the ongoing US-China trade war could have far-reaching impacts not only for major soy exporters Brazil and Argentina, but throughout the whole of Latin America.The Brazilian Report, 26 June 2019
Brazil, China, Soy, trade war Why the US–China trade war spells disaster for the Amazon
An analysis of global soya-bean production forecasts massive deforestation in Brazil — stakeholders must act fast to prevent it, warn Richard Fuchs and colleagues.Nature, 27 May 2019
China, Brazil, United States, Soy, trade war, Amazon Trade war imperils Amazon rainforest, experts warn
Last year, the United States of America imposed tariffs of up to 25 percent on goods imported from China. The Chinese government reacted by imposing tariffs of 25 percent on US goods, including US soybeans. Exports of US soybeans to China in 2018 dropped by 50 percent, even though the trade war had begun in the middle of the year only. Replacement may be provided by Brazil. This might have dramatic impacts on the rainforest, experts warn.Science News, 28 March 2019
China, Brazil, United States, Soy, trade war US-China soy trade war could destroy 13 million hectares of rainforest
The Amazon rainforest could be the greatest casualty of the trade war between the United States and China, warns a new study showing how deforestation pressures have surged as a result of the geopolitical jolt in global soy markets.The Guardian, 27 March 2019
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