Portuguese fertiliser body calls for EU CBAM pause to protect “sensitive” market

Published 14:06 on January 22, 2026 / Last updated at 14:06 on January 22, 2026 / / EMEA (Europe), International (CBAM & Tariffs), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation)

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Portugal’s fertiliser industry has urged the EU to suspend the carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) and related tariffs on fertilisers throughout 2026, warning that current proposals could severely disrupt the sector.
Portugal’s fertiliser industry has urged the EU to suspend the carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) and related tariffs on fertilisers throughout 2026, warning that current proposals could severely disrupt the sector.


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