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EU moves to extend CBAM, adding €55 bln in covered imports

Published 14:35 on December 17, 2025 / Last updated at 20:44 on December 17, 2025 / / EMEA (Compliance Markets & Taxes, Europe), International (CBAM & Tariffs)

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The European Commission has proposed extending its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) to 180 downstream goods from 2028, increasing the amount of covered EU imports by €55 billion and confirming details from a previously leaked draft.
The European Commission has proposed extending its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) to 180 downstream goods from 2028, increasing the amount of covered EU imports by €55 billion and confirming details from a previously leaked draft.


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