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US Democratic lawmakers propose bill introducing carbon tariff

Published 23:44 on December 17, 2025 / Last updated at 23:44 on December 17, 2025 / / Americas (US & Canada), International (CBAM & Tariffs)

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US Democratic lawmakers reintroduced a bill Wednesday that would levy a carbon tariff on certain carbon-intensive imports, a measure that is designed to be a first step towards a US carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM).
US Democratic lawmakers reintroduced a bill Wednesday that would levy a carbon tariff on certain carbon-intensive imports, a measure that is designed to be a first step towards a US carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM).


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