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Storm Clouds Grow for Asia’s Palm Oil Behemoths

Hard-hitting Associated Press report triggers US action

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John Berthelsen
Feb 11, 2021
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Palm oil producers in Malaysia and Indonesia, which together produce as much as 85 percent of the world’s palm oil – the most ubiquitous vegetable oil – are growing increasingly concerned about possible damage to the countries’ economies from rising antipathy in the United States and the European Union over environmental degredation and human rights.

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