1. Industry Anxiety Spurs Urgent Inquiry
Recently, some media outlets and industry channels have run misleading reports claiming that CBAM may be delayed until after 2026. For instance, an article from a European company used the headline CBAM Delayed, while the actual content discussed a delay in CBAM certificate sales.
As the authoritative body representing Europe’s steel, tube, and metal distribution industries, EUROMETAL formally wrote to the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Taxation and Customs Union (DG TAXUD) on August 25th, seeking official clarification on the rumors to resolve compliance uncertainties for its member companies.
2. European Commission Explicitly Denies Delay
On the same day, August 25th, the European Commission responded in writing via the Director-General of DG TAXUD, with key points as follows:
● CBAM’s entry into force date of January 1, 2026, is clearly stipulated in EU law.
● Any change or delay would require a legislative proposal from the European Commission, followed by approval from the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union.
● There are currently no such proposals or initiatives, so CBAM will be implemented as planned.
Conclusion: This response is undoubtedly a wake-up call for all onlookers hoping for a delay – a CBAM postponement is impossible!