“The statement made by French President Emmanuel Macron on Brazilian soybeans shows utter lack of knowledge about the process of growing the product imported by the French, and brings disinformation to his fellow countrymen,” the statement reads.
The case is described by Brazilian authorities as unprecedented worldwide, and has surprised agents as the shipments in question were not requested.
In the French report, the expert commission argues that a larger demand for beef, after the trade is brought into force, will push for further deforestation in Brazil.
Brazil is selling more meat to China, as a permit was granted to another 25 meatpackers.
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