POLITICO Energy

The EU considers carbon tariffs

Episode Summary

The tariffs aim at leveling the playing field with respect to countries that haven't matched its climate change policies. Pro's Zack Colman explains how this would impact the US. Meanwhile, negotiations continue at the climate conference in Madrid. And, the new Energy secretary is sworn in.

Episode Notes

The EU is considering imposing tariffs on goods from countries that have failed to match its ambitious climate change policies, including the United States. Meanwhile, China puts a road block on the negotiations at the UN climate summit in Spain. And, Dan Brouillette is sworn in at the White House as the new Energy secretary. 

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