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Policy & TradeMarch 4, 2026
EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism Enters Full Enforcement Phase
Summary
The CBAM moved from reporting into full enforcement, requiring importers in covered sectors to purchase carbon certificates tied to embedded emissions.
Why It Matters
Manufacturers selling into Europe now face a direct cost tied to process emissions. Plants with cleaner energy mixes and better carbon accounting will have a pricing and compliance advantage.