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Why carbon tariffs could be coming to Canada soon

So-called “carbon border adjustments” involve tariffs imposed by countries with carbon pricing on imports from jurisdictions without equivalent policies. Until recently, such tariffs were generally rejected as being at odds with World Trade Organization rules or objectives, but they have swiftly gained international momentum.

October 16, 2020

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Topic
Energy
Region
Canada
Focus area
Climate
Economies