ANALYSIS: Fertilisers EU CBAM exemption could undermine stability of entire mechanism, industry says

Published 12:23 on January 9, 2026 / Last updated at 13:43 on January 9, 2026 / / EMEA (Europe), Insights (Briefings), International (CBAM & Tariffs), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation)

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Analysts and industry associations have weighed in on the European Commission’s proposed temporary exemption of fertilisers from the EU’s carbon border fee, expressing concern over potential consequences for the overall stability of the new climate policy.
Analysts and industry associations have weighed in on the European Commission’s proposed temporary exemption of fertilisers from the EU’s carbon border fee, expressing concern over potential consequences for the overall stability of the new climate policy.


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