London | The European Union has come under fire from across the world for its planned carbon border tax, with countries including Brazil, China, Thailand, the Philippines, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia flagging concern.
The outcry came at a World Trade Organisation meeting in Geneva on Friday and suggests Australia may be far from alone as Trade Minister Dan Tehan and other ministers raise concerns about the measure.
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Hans van Leeuwen covers British and European politics, economics and business from London. He has worked as a reporter, editor and policy adviser in Sydney, Canberra, Hanoi and London. Connect with Hans on Twitter. Email Hans at hans.vanleeuwen@afr.com