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Misconceptions around CBAM
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Fusion42 · 14 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is often misunderstood as a punitive tariff rather than a rules-based system to equalise carbon costs for imports. It currently targets six heavy industries but may extend to textiles, posing significant challenges and opportunities for export-dependent economies like Pakistan.
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You face rising import costs in EU markets if textiles fall under CBAM, pushing carbon intensity as a key export barrier alongside cost and quality. Start tightening your supply chain emissions accounting now to stay competitive and avoid market exclusion.
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