US Threatens Retaliation Over IMO's Net Zero Shipping Plan
The United States has issued stern warnings to countries considering support for the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) Net Zero Framework. This proposal aims to reduce global carbon emissions from shipping. The US threats include retaliatory sanctions, visa restrictions, and potential blocks on port access.
Next week, the IMO is scheduled to vote on adopting the Net Zero Framework. The US, under the Trump administration, has reversed its stance on climate change, now describing such proposals as a 'global carbon tax on the world'. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, along with counterparts from energy and transportation departments, jointly warned countries against supporting the framework.
The US threats extend to blocking vessels from its ports and imposing commercial penalties on countries that back the initiative. Specific nations have not been named, but the US has made it clear that any supporters of this climate regulation will face consequences.
The US's stance on the IMO's Net Zero Framework has raised eyebrows, given the global consensus on reducing carbon emissions. The upcoming vote will likely be a contentious one, with the US's threats adding a layer of complexity to the negotiations.
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