CBAM: EU seeks to extend carbon border levy to additional products

Michael Holder
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European Commission proposes reforms to CBAM that would see a further 180 imported steel and aluminium products impacted by the levy

The EU's carbon border levy could be expanded to cover a wider range of steel and aluminium products, including washing machines and car parts, when the landmark policy comes into force in January...

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