Ukraine’s leading industrial union, the USPP, has urged the government to formally request a delay in the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, fearing major losses for exporters. Without postponement, industries like cement, chemicals, & metallurgy may lose over €1 billion in trade due to compliance gaps. The European Commission is open to the delay, but it requires an official appeal. Business groups say this is Ukraine’s only window to protect vital exports in wartime economic conditions.