Levelling the Field or Shifting Balance? India, WTO Law, and the Complexities of the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
In our latest blog, the Author examines the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) as a transformative trade–climate policy, highlighting its dual role: curbing carbon leakage while imposing heavy costs on developing economies like India. The piece explores equity concerns, WTO compatibility under MFN, national treatment and tariff rules, and argues India must pursue a “compliance with reservation” strategy, balancing mitigation, advocacy, and possible WTO action.
