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USA: DeLauro's Decarbonization Diktat & Domestic Dominance
Congresswoman Suzan DelBene reintroduced the Clean Competition Act targeting carbon leakage through border fees on high-emission imports. The legislation focuses on carbon-intensive industries including steel, aluminum, & cement, imposing charges proportional to products' embedded emissions. Domestic manufacturers support the bill, arguing it corrects competitive imbalances created by divergent environmental standards. The framework could generate substantial federal revenues while incentivizing global adoption of cleaner production technologies.
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