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CBAM Goes Live: Europe's Carbon Border Tax Reshapes Global Trade in 2026
Trade War

CBAM Goes Live: Europe's Carbon Border Tax Reshapes Global Trade in 2026

The EU's CBAM entered its financially binding phase on January 1, 2026, requiring importers of steel, aluminium, and other goods to buy carbon certificates at €75.36/tCO2. This analysis examines geopolitical pushback from China, India, and the US, WTO challenges, and the risk of retaliatory carbon tariffs fragmenting global supply chains.

CXMT IPO: Chinese Chipmaker Soars 466% in Record Debut
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CXMT IPO: Chinese Chipmaker Soars 466% in Record Debut

Chinese memory chipmaker CXMT surged 466% on its STAR Market debut, becoming China's most valuable company with a $490 billion market cap. The record $8.6B IPO highlights China's semiconductor self-sufficiency push amid AI demand and US chip restrictions.

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CBAM Goes Live: Europe's Carbon Border Tax Reshapes Global Trade in 2026

CBAM Goes Live: Europe's Carbon Border Tax Reshapes Global Trade in 2026

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