Trump torpedoes international deal to reduce shipping emissions
The IMO postponed formal adoption of the Net Zero Framework on shipping emissions after US President Trump threatened sanctions, delaying regulation by at least 12 months.
Shipping emissions levy shelved as countries bow to US pressure
Under US pressure, the International Maritime Organization postponed implementing a shipping emissions levy by one year, enabling opponents to continue blocking it.
Trump threatens vulnerable countries before key shipping emissions vote
The US government is pressuring vulnerable countries with threats of tariffs, visa revocations, and retaliation to block an international carbon levy on shipping emissions.
