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EU CBAM draws criticism over military exemptions

Published 14:18 on February 2, 2026 / Last updated at 14:18 on February 2, 2026 / / EMEA (Compliance Markets & Taxes, Europe), International (CBAM & Tariffs), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation)

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The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is facing growing criticism from climate and security experts, who have warned that exemptions for military-related imports could undermine efforts to reduce emissions in the defence sector.
The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is facing growing criticism from climate and security experts, who have warned that exemptions for military-related imports could undermine efforts to reduce emissions in the defence sector.


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