Trade barriers

International trade policies that are not directly related to greenhouse gas emissions could also affect emissions levels. Natural and man-made trade barriers, including tariffs and the fuel efficiency of transportation, could impact the production and movement of goods along global value chains. Thus, changes in trade policies will alter the CO2 emissions associated with these processes.

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Yan, L. Trade barriers.
Nat. Clim. Chang. 13, 211 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41558-023-01639-y

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  • Published: 08 March 2023

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