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Policy & TradeMarch 11, 2026

Carbon Border Tax Adjustments Hit Manufacturing: EU's New Trade Barrier Adds 15% to Import Costs

The EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism imposes 15% average cost increases on manufacturers importing carbon-intensive products. Steel, aluminum, and cement producers face immediate compliance requirements, while downstream manufacturers must document supply chain emissions by October 2023.

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Policy & TradeMarch 9, 2026

Section 301 Tariffs in 2026: What Manufacturers Need to Know Now

Section 301 tariffs on Chinese goods remain at 7.4% to 25% in 2026, with steel and aluminum facing additional duties under Section 232. Manufacturers continue adjusting procurement strategies through supplier diversification and selective reshoring, though China still accounts for 14% of U.S. manufacturing imports.

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