Fertilizer Matters EP38: CBAM – EU to suspend implementation for fertilizers?

Hear Argus’ essential analysis of the EU’s proposal to suspend CBAM for fertilizers. This episode clarifies the importance of Article 27A, outlines the potential suspension process and timeline, reveals the political influences of France, Italy and the EU Mercosur trade agreement, assesses the current impact on importers and EU farmers, and reviews the EU’s proposed suspension of tariffs on urea and ammonia.

Join Mike Nash, Senior Editor – Fertilizers, Dafydd ab Iago, EU Correspondent and Aidan Hall, Market Reporter – Fertilizers as they discuss and analyse this key development in the latest episode of Argus' Fertilizer Matters podcast series.

Key questions answered in this podcast:

· What is the Article 27 A proposal and why is it important in relation to a potential suspension of CBAM for fertilizers?

· What ‘serious and ‘unforeseen’ circumstances could influence an EU Commission decision on suspension?

· What political factors are shaping this issue, including the positions of France and Italy and the status of the EU–Mercosur trade agreement?

· If the EU chose to suspend CBAM for fertilizers, what steps would the process involve, and how long would implementation take?

· How is this uncertainty currently affecting fertilizer importers and European farmers?

· What’s the latest on the EU’s proposed suspension of tariffs on urea and ammonia?

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· Fertilizer Matters podcast series

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