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IMO’s in the news for delaying a shipping carbon tax vote after US threats, highlighting ongoing climate clash in maritime regulation.

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IMO Shipping Carbon Tax Delayed

On October 17, 2025, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) postponed a vote to adopt the Net Zero Framework (NZF), a global carbon pricing system for shipping emissions. The delay followed intense pressure and threats of sanctions from the U.S. administration under President Trump, alongside opposition from Russia and Saudi Arabia. The vote was postponed by 12 months, stalling efforts to regulate shipping's 3% share of global greenhouse gas emissions.

US Absence at UN Climate Summit Deepens Divide

The US will not send high-level officials to the upcoming UN climate talks in Belém, Brazil, reflecting ongoing opposition to multilateral climate efforts under President Trump. Other world leaders, including China, are also skipping the event. Despite this, US subnational actors continue climate actions independently, highlighting a divided global approach to climate policy.