Piyush Goyal warns EU CBAM and EUDR regulations invite disaster for India
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Trade protectionism vs climate equity: a key GS2 and GS3 topic on international trade and environmental policy.
Why in news
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal warned the EU in Berlin that CBAM and EUDR regulations create non-tariff barriers and risk making European industries uncompetitive.
Background
India accounts for 3-3.5% of global carbon emissions, while the EU contributes 20%. The EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) imposes 50% import duties on steel, while aluminium and cement face 20-35% tariffs.
Facts for Prelims
- FactIndia's share of global carbon emissions: 3-3.5%
- FactEU's share of global carbon emissions: 20%
- FactCBAM import duty on steel: 50%
- FactCBAM tariffs on aluminium and cement: 20-35%
- BodyCBAM: Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
Prelims practice question
With reference to the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), consider the following statements:
- The EU contributes approximately 20% of global carbon emissions.
- CBAM imposes a 50% import duty on aluminium and cement.
- India accounts for 3-3.5% of global carbon emissions.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a)3 only
- (b)1 and 2 only
- (c)1 and 3 only
- (d)1, 2 and 3
Show answer
Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only — Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: CBAM imposes 50% duty on steel, while aluminium and cement face 20-35%.
For Mains
Q. Critically analyze how environmental regulations like CBAM and EUDR function as non-tariff barriers to trade and impact the competitiveness of developing economies.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Trade protectionism: Use of environmental standards as disguised barriers to protect domestic industries from cheaper imports.
- Climate equity: Disproportionate impact of carbon taxes on developing nations with lower historical emission shares.
- Supply chain inflation: Increased costs of raw materials like steel and aluminium affecting infrastructure and cost of living.
Keywords: Non-tariff barriers · Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism · Trade Protectionism · Climate Equity · Reciprocal Trade · Green Protectionism
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