EU carbon border tax violates global trade principles: Chinese minister

Proposed mechanism claimed would also jeopardise efforts to fight climate change

Fit for 55: European Commission vice president Frans Timmermans unveils the EU's proposals on 14 July in Brussels — Fit for 55: European Commission vice president Frans Timmermans unveils the EU's proposals on 14 July in BrusselsPhoto: AFP/SCANPIX

Amanda Battersby

London

China European Union European Commission Frans Timmermans

Published 29 July 2021, 08:28Updated 3 August 2021, 05:56