CBAM: Impact on the automotive industry

The economic impact of the carbon border adjustment mechanism on the German automotive industry can only be estimated at present, as the CBAM is the only instrument for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the European Union to date. More precise statements on the concrete effects on the economy, industry and climate can therefore only be made in retrospect, after 2026 at the earliest.

However, individual assumptions can be made about the consequences of the CBAM: One possible effect is that manufactured cars will become more expensive due…