EU’s CBAM could raise up to €75 bln a year by 2035, researchers find

Published 09:57 on December 1, 2025 / Last updated at 09:57 on December 1, 2025 / / EMEA (Europe), International (CBAM & Tariffs)

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The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) could become a major new revenue stream for Brussels and member states, but receipts will vary widely depending on how far trading partners roll out their own carbon pricing schemes and how broadly the tool is extended across the economy, according to a new study published on Monday.
The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) could become a major new revenue stream for Brussels and member states, but receipts will vary widely depending on how far trading partners roll out their own carbon pricing schemes and how broadly the tool is extended across the economy, according to a new study published on Monday.


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