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Potential US CBAM impact on raising GDP, lowering emissions is strongest with domestic performance fee -analysis

Published 01:38 on January 23, 2026 / Last updated at 01:38 on January 23, 2026 / / Americas (US & Canada), International (CBAM & Tariffs), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation)

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Any fees tied to emissions benchmarks within carbon-intensive, trade-exposed (CITE) products would double US revenues if expanded beyond a carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) to include domestic production, new research published on Wednesday shows.
Any fees tied to emissions benchmarks within carbon-intensive, trade-exposed (CITE) products would double US revenues if expanded beyond a carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) to include domestic production, new research published on Wednesday shows.


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