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UK plans to implement carbon tax on imported goods like steel from 2027

Video. UK to implement carbon tax on imported goods from 2027

Updated: 18/12/2023 - 17:45 GMT+1

The UK is the first major economy to legislate on achieving net zero emissions and is reducing its emissions faster than any other G7 country.

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