#113 EU CBAM 2026: A Practical Guide for Exporters Facing Europe's Carbon Border Tax

The EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is now in force. Exporters of steel, cement, aluminium, fertilisers, hydrogen and electricity into Europe face a carbon-linked charge tied to EU ETS prices. This guide breaks down how CBAM works, sector cost exposure for India, China and Southeast Asia, why data quality drives liability, and the transition finance gap for hard-to-abate sectors.