The United States has rejected the proposal of the International Organization (IMO), which seeks to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from global transport, and has warned that it may take action against countries that support it.
This announcement at Joint statement On behalf Foreign Minister Marco RubioWith Howard Lutnik Business SecretaryWith Chris Wright MinisterVat Transportation SecretaryHuman
Before one October In the UN Transport Agency on the approval of a net zero bid.
The move is in line with the Trump tariff strategy that targets China, India and Brazil. At the same time, US support for climate laws, according to Reuters.
“The Trump administration clearly rejects the proposal before IMO and will not tolerate any action that increases Cost For our citizens, Energy providersWith Shipping companies And their customers or tourists. “
“The members of the IMO partner should be aware that we will seek their support against this action and we will not hesitate to Revenge Or discover therapeutic medicines for our citizens if this effort fails. “
In April, the United States withdrew from IMO Net-Zero negotiations and urged others to re-support.
However, 63 countries – including China, Brazil and EU members – supported this framework. Reuters reported that only 16 people voted.
IMO Governments will vote again in October Key Transportation Publishing The rules, the need for a two -thirds majority among 108 countries. Voting only occurs when members cannot reach a consensus.
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The industry is faced with increasing pressure Emissions of greenhouse gases Through actions such as carbon taxes.
Many of the main carriers target Net-Zero by 2050, according to Reuters. Industry groups support new weather rules, but also want to motivate fossil fuel costs to reduce the cost of cleansing options.
Last month, the Nuclear Energy Organization (NEMO) was formally awarded the status of NGOs in IMO.
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