The Commission’s intention to suspend tariffs on urea and ammonia, combined with signals that #CBAM could be temporarily lifted, sends a damaging message at the worst possible time.
Farmer affordability is an issue that needs to be addressed. However, the massive confusion now created by the Commission will not solve this challenge. Instead, it creates huge uncertainty for fertilizer producers, importers, and farmers alike.
CBAM is a cornerstone of Europe’s climate and industrial policy. Weakening it now, just days after its implementation, risks opening the door to carbon-intensive imports, eroding Europe’s industrial base, and jeopardizing food security.
If domestic fertilizer producers cannot compete, farmers lose reliable access to high-quality fertilizers, and Europe’s entire food system suffers.
Regulatory certainty is non-negotiable. European businesses and investors need clear, consistent and predictable rules to deliver on Europe's climate ambition and to support strategic autonomy.
