In a move that would make even the toughest negotiators sit up and take notice, President Trump’s team blocked a potentially disastrous United Nations scheme that sought to impose a global carbon tax on international shipping. The tax, intended to fund the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) other activities, could have wreaked havoc on world commerce, especially for the U.S. shipping industry. But, as usual, Trump and his team weren’t about to let that happen.
The plan had already been provisionally adopted back in April with the support of several U.S. allies, including Britain, Canada, the European Union, and Japan. Of course, the Chinese government was all in as well. But, as they say, "not so fast." The U.S. pushed back with an iron fist, supported by Russia and Saudi Arabia, demanding a one-year delay on the adoption of the measure.
In a narrow vote of 57 to 49, the U.S. and its allies managed to delay the vote, stunning the globalists and environmentalists who thought they had the deal all wrapped up. How did they do it? Well, a little thing called leverage. Trump’s negotiating team came prepared with a list of threats, including trade and visa restrictions and additional fees on ships from countries supporting the tax entering U.S. ports. That's right—Trump's team wasn't just negotiating, they were delivering a strong message that the U.S. will not stand for global schemes that harm our economy.
Let’s talk about the tax itself for a second. Under this proposal, shipping companies that didn't meet the “Net Zero Framework” would have faced a 10% tax. Guess who was in the best position to meet these criteria? That’s right—China. This tax wouldn’t have just affected global trade; it would have handed China a massive advantage over U.S. shipping companies, which could have been forced to modify their fleets and change fuels. During wartime, this would’ve been catastrophic, creating a situation where U.S. military and merchant ships would require entirely separate supply chains.
And, in true Trump fashion, he wasn’t going to let this one slide. Trump issued a statement calling out the UN's global carbon tax as a “Green New Scam.” In a message that echoed his unapologetic style, he made it clear: "We will not tolerate increased prices on American Consumers OR the creation of a Green New Scam Bureaucracy to spend YOUR money on their Green dreams." It was a bold declaration of patriotism, protecting American interests above all else.
The media, predictably, stayed silent on this win—except for the conservative outlets like Fox News and gCaptain, which were among the few to cover the battle. But, when all was said and done, Trump’s team had pulled off a victory so stunning that even the UN delegates couldn’t believe it. “He looked like a deer in the headlights,” one delegate said about the IMO Secretary General when the news broke.
This wasn't just another victory; it was a strike against the European deep state, who had hoped to use the carbon tax as a slush fund for globalist NGOs and other pet projects. Trump’s team proved once again that when it comes to standing up for America’s interests, they’ll fight to the very end. This was a massive blow to the forces pushing this destructive tax, and another win for the American people.
In the end, it’s clear: Trump’s team doesn't just talk a big game—they back it up with results. Once again, America stands strong.
