On 12 August 2025, the European Commission released its latest guidance on the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), offering clarifications on several key points for stakeholders. Yet, the regulation is under increasing pressure from multiple directions. The United States is lobbying for exemptions for its exporters, arguing that the production of relevant commodities in the US poses a negligible risk to global deforestation. This stance was reflected in a recent EU-US framework declaration, stating that the EU “commits to work to address the concerns of US producers and exporters regarding the EU Deforestation Regulation, with a view to avoiding ...