Europe Considering Using Trump's Favorite Economic Weapon to Punish His Inaction on Climate Change - French President Macron outlines a proposal for the European Union to use tariffs, import fees & taxes to penalize products made in countries without a carbon tax

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MonsieurX on May 4th, 2019 at 17:04 UTC »

we should tax on trash generated by product (packing, wrapping, etc). Not to mention polution required to bring the product to your hands.

Joxposition on May 4th, 2019 at 16:15 UTC »

Carbon Tax on products you produce, but not what you import, is one of those "wtf is this" Taxes.

ThucydidesOfAthens on May 4th, 2019 at 15:56 UTC »

I'm not opposed to this, but as a Dutchman I am also frustrated with my own government's minimal effort when it comes to climate policies.