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EU postpones anti-deforestation rules as bloc signs trade deal with Indonesia

EU environmental chiefs announced another one-year delay to plans to tighten up rules on importing products such as soy, beef and cocoa that have been linked to forest destruction. AFP - CARLOS FABAL

EU environmental chiefs have announced another one-year delay to plans to tighten up rules on importing products such as soy, beef and cocoa that have been linked to forest destruction.

The postponement came as negotiators from the 27-nation bloc finalised a multi-billion euro trade agreement with Indonesia.

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