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France seeks EU CBAM derogation for its overseas territories

Published 14:27 on March 9, 2026 / Last updated at 14:27 on March 9, 2026 / / EMEA (Europe), International (CBAM & Tariffs)

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France has called for its overseas territories to be exempted from the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) fees on certain products, arguing that the measure would otherwise disproportionately impact their economies.
France has called for its overseas territories to be exempted from the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) fees on certain products, arguing that the measure would otherwise disproportionately impact their economies.


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