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Date: 27 May 2021
MEPs agree carbon border tax - heavy industries protected
Under the internal carbon market, free allowances are expected to be gradually phased out by 2030 (Photo: Fredrik Olastuen)
Brussels, 12. Mar, 07:04
MEPs have voted in favour of introducing a carbon border tax on selected imports from less green nations, aimed at protecting Europe s economy and businesses against carbon-emitting competitors outside the bloc.
By making polluting companies pay an emissions-based fee to sell their products in the EU, Brussels wants to further prevent businesses from transferring production to non-EU countries with less strict climate rules - so-called carbon leakage .
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