What specific risk does the IMF highlight if the EU suspends its carbon market?

The IMF warns that suspending the EU’s emissions trading system would come with 'huge' risks that might jeopardize investment, because investors have based long-term (10–15 year) decisions on the expectation that the European Green Deal—including the carbon market—will be implemented consistently; undermining that foundation would make investors worry about future returns and cause a 'huge setback in terms of private investment on moving forward.'

Why are some European countries considering pausing the EU carbon market, according to the news?

Some European countries are pushing for a suspension of the EU’s carbon market due to concerns that high carbon costs are undermining the competitiveness of European industry.

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