Industry cools on CBAM as EU free allocation phaseout nears

Published 14:12 on December 12, 2025 / Last updated at 14:12 on December 12, 2025 / / EMEA (Compliance Markets & Taxes, Europe), International (CBAM & Tariffs)

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Industry support for the carbon border levy has weakened as the phaseout of free allowances under the EU's Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) draws closer, according to a report published Friday.
Industry support for the carbon border levy has weakened as the phaseout of free allowances under the EU's Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) draws closer, according to a report published Friday.


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