The EU = European Union is studying a mechanism to impose tariffs on imports from countries with insufficient global warming countermeasures, and nine EU member states such as France and Spain all support the introduction. Was announced.
The EU has set a goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030, but is concerned that the EU's industry will lose its competitiveness.
For this reason, we are considering a mechanism to impose tariffs on imported goods from countries with insufficient measures, such as "carbon border adjustment measures," and we plan to announce a concrete proposal in June.
Prior to that, on the 23rd, the foreign ministers and economic ministers of nine EU member states such as France, Spain, and the Netherlands all contributed to a political website and expressed their support for the introduction of "carbon border adjustment measures". ..
The French government, which has called for its introduction from an early stage, held a symposium on this mechanism on the 23rd, and Economic Minister Lemer said, "Our reduction target has led to the relocation of manufacturing bases and increased greenhouse gas emissions elsewhere. It must not be done, "he said, saying that the mechanism should be introduced by 2023.
It has been pointed out that "carbon border adjustment measures" may lead to protectionism.
Economic Minister Lemer emphasized that he is aiming for a system that complies with the rules of the WTO = World Trade Organization and will strengthen international cooperation on global warming countermeasures, and asked for his understanding.