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CBAM: Practical challenges of implementing novel legislation

Dr David Savage Senior Manager - Customs and International Trade Services, BDO Ireland , Svitlana Siurik
June 04, 2024
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CBAM: Practical challenges of implementing novel legislation

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Authors of the article speak about their personal experiences regarding the early days of the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). David Savage, based in Ireland, discusses the challenges encountered by importers in the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector, while Svitlana Siurik as a trade compliance professional, based in Belgium, recounts her experiences from the perspective of a large multinational company.

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