The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) has been introduced as a key measure to curb carbon emissions and prevent businesses from relocating production to countries with weaker environmental policies. Designed to align global industries with EU climate goals, CBAM regulations impose carbon costs on imported goods from non-EU countries. However, while intended to combat carbon leakage and support Europe’s sustainability efforts, this approach risks placing excessive financial and regulatory burdens on businesses, potentially weakening European competitiveness and innovation.

Rather than accelerating the transition to a low-carbon economy, CBAM could slow down economic growth and limit investment in cleaner technologies. High compliance costs, particularly for industries such as steel, and aluminum, may hinder Europe's ability to compete globally. Moreover, as other countries, including the UK, consider adopting similar policies, economic forecasts suggest potential negative impacts on GDP growth and international trade. Instead of relying solely on regulatory enforcement, many experts argue that incentivizing private sector investment in green innovation through tax benefits and strategic funding would be a more effective approach.

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