澳大利亚对高排放进口品征收碳税,以应对气候变化和保护当地工业。 Australia weighs carbon tax on high-emission imports to fight climate change and protect local industries.

澳洲劳工政府正在考虑建立碳边界调整机制(CBAM), 对水泥、铝和化肥等高碳进口商品征税, Australia’s Labor government is considering a carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) to tax high-carbon imports like cement, aluminium, and fertiliser, mirroring EU and UK plans. 这一举措旨在保护国内工业免受碳渗漏,并支持全球减排。 The move aims to protect domestic industries from carbon leakage and support global emissions reductions. 批评者警告说,虽然有些部门支持公平性和竞争力,但它可能会提高消费者价格,引发贸易紧张。 While some sectors back it for fairness and competitiveness, critics warn it could raise consumer prices and spark trade tensions. 预计2026-27年将进行一次正式审查,目前的政策被认为目前已经足够。 A formal review is expected in 2026–27, with current policies seen as sufficient for now.