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Thursday Jan 15, 2026
Fertilizer Matters EP38: CBAM – EU to suspend implementation for fertilizers?
Thursday Jan 15, 2026
Thursday Jan 15, 2026
Hear Argus’ essential analysis of the EU’s proposal to suspend CBAM for fertilizers. This episode clarifies the importance of Article 27A, outlines the potential suspension process and timeline, reveals the political influences of France, Italy and the EU Mercosur trade agreement, assesses the current impact on importers and EU farmers, and reviews the EU’s proposed suspension of tariffs on urea and ammonia.
Join Mike Nash, Senior Editor – Fertilizers, Dafydd ab Iago, EU Correspondent and Aidan Hall, Market Reporter – Fertilizers as they discuss and analyse this key development in the latest episode of Argus' Fertilizer Matters podcast series.
Key questions answered in this podcast:
· What is the Article 27 A proposal and why is it important in relation to a potential suspension of CBAM for fertilizers?
· What ‘serious and ‘unforeseen’ circumstances could influence an EU Commission decision on suspension?
· What political factors are shaping this issue, including the positions of France and Italy and the status of the EU–Mercosur trade agreement?
· If the EU chose to suspend CBAM for fertilizers, what steps would the process involve, and how long would implementation take?
· How is this uncertainty currently affecting fertilizer importers and European farmers?
· What’s the latest on the EU’s proposed suspension of tariffs on urea and ammonia?
Related links
· Request Access: Argus Fertilizer CBAM Cost Calculator*
· Learn more on Argus fertilizer price reporting services
· Watch our CBAM webinar series
· Free newsletter sign up: Argus Fertilizer Market Highlights
· Fertilizer Matters podcast series
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3 months ago
Fertilizers Europe did not think about the fact that the client comes first ie the farmers. Now we see the effect on the streets. I have been shouting alone in the desert of silence : no reaction nor from the EU nor from colleagues EU fertilizer producers who wrongly assessed the farmers reaction.