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India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has expressed concerns over the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), calling it a trade barrier that could hinder India’s green transition efforts. She argued that CBAM, which taxes imports with high carbon emissions, unfairly penalizes developing countries like India, which have significantly lower per capita emissions compared to developed nations. Sitharaman highlighted India’s substantial investments in green energy and its commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2070, emphasizing the country’s proactive approach to sustainable development.

India’s Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal revealed that the EU has proposed India create its own carbon tax mechanism instead of paying into the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). The CBAM, which is a tariff on carbon-intensive imports like steel and cement, is set to come into effect in 2026. While India considers the EU’s suggestion, Goyal expressed concerns that the CBAM could negatively impact the EU’s economy. He also clarified that the government has not reconsidered its stance on supporting Chinese investments in India, despite the Economic Survey suggesting leveraging the China-plus-one strategy for exports.

Denmark is taking a bold step towards its carbon neutrality goal by introducing the world’s first carbon tax on livestock. Starting in 2030, farmers will be taxed on methane emissions from cattle and pigs, aiming to curb greenhouse gas emissions. While hailed by some as a significant milestone in climate action, others criticize it as an insufficient measure and a continuation of intensive agriculture practices. The tax, set to rise over time, will be offset by a 60% tax deduction, but could still lead to job losses in the agricultural sector. The revenue generated will be reinvested in the ecological transition of the industry, while land fallowing will further enhance carbon storage.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has expressed concerns about several policies implemented by the Progressive Conservative government of New Brunswick under Premier Blaine Higgs. Trudeau condemned Higgs’s opposition to the federal carbon tax, changes to the province’s gender identity policy in schools, and the decision to defund abortions outside hospitals, calling the latter a “disgrace.”

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has visited an anti-carbon tax protest camp, where he accused Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of lying about the tax. Trudeau has accused Poilievre of welcoming the support of conspiracy theorists and extremists, after Poilievre was seen with protesters waving flags with the Diagolon symbol, which is linked to an extremist group. Poilievre’s team has denied following the conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, who has endorsed Poilievre. The NDP leader has accused Poilievre of deliberately dividing Canadians with his language and support for extremist groups.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has issued a stern warning to Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, stating that the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is highly effective in collecting taxes owed. Trudeau’s remarks come in response to Moe’s declaration that Saskatchewan will withhold carbon tax revenue from the federal government, a move that violates federal law. The prime minister emphasized that the CRA is an independent organization with a strong track record of collecting unpaid taxes from individuals, businesses, and even provinces.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has warned Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe of potential consequences for his decision to stop collecting and remitting carbon taxes on natural gas. The move puts the province in direct conflict with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), which is responsible for enforcing tax laws. Trudeau emphasized that the CRA is well-equipped to collect unpaid taxes, suggesting that Saskatchewan may face legal challenges and financial repercussions. The dispute stems from the federal government’s exemption of home heating oil from the carbon tax, which Moe argued created an unfair advantage for Atlantic Canada.

New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs has proposed exporting natural gas to Europe as a way to reduce carbon emissions globally and avoid the federal carbon tax. However, his plan faces several hurdles, including local opposition to fracking, international energy market dynamics, and the lack of an accounting system for global emissions reductions. Critics argue that Higgs’s focus on reducing emissions elsewhere is short-sighted and that Canada needs to take responsibility for its own emissions.