Europe’s CBAM policy: Tough trade rules for climate protection and concerns for the developing world
The European Union’s ‘Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism’ (CBAM) has been a hot topic in international climate policy since December 2025. It’s a carbon tax on imports of carbon-heavy products like iron, steel, cement, aluminum, and fertilizers. The policy aims to prevent ‘carbon leakage,’ which occurs when European companies relocate to......