CBAM: Where relief and new burdens could • Table.Briefings

Stahlindustrie — Steel is one of the goods that will be subject to climate tariffs when imported into the EU from 2026.

The Commission wants to greatly expand the exemptions from the CO2 border adjustment mechanism. The DIHK is pleased with the relief. However, according to a media report, the Commission is also considering including additional sectors in the CBAM.

The EU Commission wants to deliver when it comes to cutting red tape. Following the announcement by Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra to exempt the majority of companies from CBAM, German SMEs are satisfied. A spokeswoman for the DIHK said on Friday that the effort involved in CBAM was far too great for many small imports.

CBAM: Where relief and new burdens could come

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