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EU Passes Landmark Carbon Border Tax Implementation Rules
The Guardian
by Jennifer Rankin
February 11, 2026 · 09:59
17 hours ago
Summary
European Parliament finalizes the detailed rules for implementing the world's first carbon border adjustment mechanism.
The European Parliament has voted to approve the detailed implementation rules for the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), marking a milestone in global climate policy.
The mechanism will impose carbon tariffs on imports of steel, cement, aluminum, fertilizers, electricity, and hydrogen from countries that lack equivalent carbon pricing systems. The full levy will phase in gradually starting in 2027.
The decision has drawn both praise from environmental groups and criticism from trading partners, with several developing nations arguing the mechanism amounts to protectionism disguised as climate action.
The mechanism will impose carbon tariffs on imports of steel, cement, aluminum, fertilizers, electricity, and hydrogen from countries that lack equivalent carbon pricing systems. The full levy will phase in gradually starting in 2027.
The decision has drawn both praise from environmental groups and criticism from trading partners, with several developing nations arguing the mechanism amounts to protectionism disguised as climate action.
Analysis
Relevance Score
Critical
Sentiment
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Positive
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7.8
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Medium
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The Guardian
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