This GOP Senator Wants to Be in a Global Climate Club

…The role of trade in climate policy has recently gained traction among a small group of Republican senators, who argue that carbon border fees can help the U.S. gain trade advantages over countries that produce goods with more carbon emissions.

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Asked about the latest moves to bring a carbon border adjustment to life in Congress, Cramer said the idea has been brought up at every meeting of a bipartisan group of lawmakers who are working on the outlines of a climate and energy bill. Cramer said the idea is often raised by Sen. Joe Manchin, the West Virginia Democrat and chair of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee.