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U.S. Senator Tom Cotton lashes out at EU deforestation rules

Republican U.S. Senator Tom Cotton has joined a group of U.S. lawmakers in voicing strong opposition to the European Union’s Deforestation-Free Regulation (EUDR), arguing that it places unfair burdens on American industries and threatens billions of dollars in exports. In a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai, Cotton and his colleagues warned that the EU’s […]

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EP election results likely to cause delay in implementation of new EU deforestation rules

Indo-Pacific / ENM

The recent European Parliament election results have renewed speculation that the implementation of new EU deforestation regulations will be delayed, amid significant opposition to the European Green Deal. A postponement of the EUDR implementation would be favorable for those involved in the palm oil supply chain, from small-scale farmers in Suuth East Asia to manufacturers

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Tensions between EU and South East Asia over EU legislation deemed to ‘increase poverty’

Indo-Pacific / ENM

The Council, Commission and European Parliament are currently finalising new EU legislation on mandatory due diligence to stop deforestation in supply chains. In September, the European Parliament already voted to substantially tighten up the European Commission’s original proposal, which entails requiring companies to check whether goods sold in the EU have not been produced on

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Lars Patrick Berg MEP: G20 Summit should focus on global growth

Indo-Pacific / ENM

In an comment piece for EUReporter, German ECR MEP Lars Patrick Berg writes: “The G20 Leaders’ Summit, taking place on Bali, Indonesia (15-17 November) is an opportunity to focus on how to get the global economy back on track. Specifically, how to improve trade and economic ties between the EU and the major emerging nations

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