Comments to the European Union on Commission Issues Concerning a Possible Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)
Comments derived from research with collaborators from Georgetown University to develop a published framework (attached) for WTO-compliant border tax adjustments in the context of a US upstream greenhouse gas tax.
Testimony and Public Comments by Brian Flannery and Jan Mares — 1 minute read — April 1, 2020
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