
The world's largest agricultural producers are pushing back against EU rules requiring proof that products are not linked to deforested land. Producers argue the rules will raise the cost of making food.
Brazil is cited as the latest source of the backlash.
Opposition from major producers signals possible delays or softening of the EU rules, which would reduce near-term pressure on soy and palm oil exports. The story itself does not change current prices.
After 206 past neutral policy events, SBM moved a median -0.4% over 5 sessions (44% higher; middle half -2.3% to +1.8%), and -0.7% over 20.
After 513 past neutral policy events, PALMOIL moved a median 0.0% over 5 sessions (50% higher; middle half -1.6% to +1.4%), and -0.1% over 20.
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