THE Mineral Products Association (MPA) has reiterated its concerns over the planned Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), the policy that will see importers pay an emissions tax for higher-carbon goods from 1 January 2027.

Commenting after the UK Government launched its second consultation on CBAM on February 10, the association, which represents the UK cement and concrete trade, questioned the work being done to get the policy ready and the efficacy of it when implemented.

Speaking on Wednesday (11 Feb),

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