The United States has threatened trade and diplomatic threats against the United Nations that support the new UN plan to contain greenhouse gas emissions, warning that they can follow the transaction, tariffs, visa restrictions and port taxes.
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At the Center for Disputes of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is the “net zero framework” that proposes the cost of ships that are more than carbon emissions. The agreement, which ended in April, is set at the extraordinary IMO session in October for a decisive vote.
Washington refused to negotiate earlier this year and has warned that supporting this framework is unfairly bringing global transportation and at the same time has little progress in climatic targets. A US State Department spokesman confirmed that the government is “actively investigating and preparing for treatment such as tariffs, visa restrictions and/or port taxes”, adding that the United States is encouraging its partners to take similar action.
Several governments, including the Netherlands, have received direct warnings. A spokesman for the Dutch infrastructure Ministry confirmed that US representatives have warned that if the plan supports the plan, it could face tariffs or other penalties. It is still unclear that it is close to several other imo members.
IMO, which regulates global transportation safety and greenhouse gas emissions in 176 member states, emphasized that the October session would allow concerns before any votes. Global transport currently produces nearly 3 % of CO2 emissions worldwide, about 90 % of world trade by sea. Supporters of this framework argue that without decisive measures, greenhouse gas emissions would increase sharply.
The initial draft of April was adopted with 63 votes in favor, 16 against and 24 abstentions. Despite the majority required, the October vote is unknown – especially among the US pressure on the allies.
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