gCaptain23 Sep 2026AI generated
Trump used his UN General Assembly address to renew his attack on the IMO Net-Zero Framework, calling it a "secret" global carbon tax that would raise shipping costs "10 to 20% — and maybe more."
- Remarks come as the framework returns for a possible adoption vote at an extraordinary MEPC session on Dec 4
- 38 states backed carbon pricing against 17 opponents in September talks; US, Saudi Arabia and Liberia seek changes
- System expected to generate $10-15 billion annually in compliance payments
- Next technical talks Nov 23-27, then MEPC 85 from Nov 30-Dec 3
Context
Trump's attack follows the Sept 1-4 London session where the framework survived with 38 states backing carbon pricing against 17 opponents, leaving adoption set for the Dec 4 extraordinary MEPC meeting.
