US Threatens Sanctions Over IMO's Net-Zero Shipping Framework
TL;DR
The US has warned Caribbean and other countries against supporting the IMO's Net-Zero Shipping Framework, threatening sanctions and economic measures, citing concerns over a global carbon tax and potential economic harm, as the framework aims to reduce maritime emissions by 2028.
- US warns of sanctions against Caribbean countries that vote for IMO's net zero- shipping framework Jamaica Gleaner
- Taking Action to Defend America from the UN’s First Global Carbon Tax – the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) “Net-Zero Framework” (NZF) U.S. Department of State (.gov)
- UN shipping emissions deal to pit US against EU-led bloc Reuters
- Trump continues to battle global green shipping push politico.eu
- White House sanctions threat ups ante ahead of pivotal IMO meeting Journal of Commerce
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