EU makes fresh push for global carbon pricing ahead of 2026 levy
Countdown to introduction of tax on imported goods from countries without an emissions scheme
Countdown to introduction of tax on imported goods from countries without an emissions scheme

Landmark levy on steel, electricity and other imports aims to shield bloc’s industry from higher-emission competitors

Carbon pricing in focus ahead of introduction of Europe’s proposed levy

Proposal likely to trigger backlash from airline industry and the US

Commission officials suggest using some revenues raised by unpopular levy due in 2027 to meet bloc’s wider needs

Legal adoption of deal agreed by majority a year ago pushed into limbo

Industrial groups say storage is only way to meet EU emissions targets for energy-intensive sectors