The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has called on stakeholders to submit written comments regarding the economic and regulatory impacts of the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), along with proposals to expand its scope.
The mechanism, which entered its full operational phase on January 1, 2026, imposes carbon-related obligations on imports including iron, steel, aluminum, cement, fertilizers, electricity, and hydrogen.
The USTR explained that the consultations aim to assess the mechanism's impact on market access opportunities, regulatory burdens, and its economic repercussions for American producers and workers. Additionally, it seeks to discuss European proposals to extend its scope to include more steel and aluminum products.
The USTR has set November 9, 2026, as the deadline for receiving public comments, allowing companies, producers, and stakeholders to present their observations on the potential implications of these measures for international trade and competition in the metals sector.
