Trade: Orgalim Position Paper on the carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM)
Orgalim calls for an impact assessment of the carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) for downstream industries. Orgalim also calls for WTO-compatibility of CBAM and a clarification of its anti-circumvention provisions. Finally, Orgalim cautions against the excessive use of delegated or implementing acts in CBAM and calls for CBAM to be designed in a non-protectionist way.
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Authors

Silvia Selandari
Senior Adviser - Trade and Legal
Senior Adviser - Trade and Legal

Toma Mikalauskaitė
Adviser - Energy and Environment
Adviser - Energy and Environment
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