In a significant move, the United States successfully blocked a global fee intended to tackle shipping emissions during a pivotal international meeting, leaving the future of shipping decarbonization in jeopardy. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) was poised to vote on a Net-Zero Framework, which many countries supported, but U.S. pressure led to a postponement. Officials from the Trump administration took strong stances against the carbon tax, threatening retaliation against vulnerable countries ahead of voting. As a result, discussions on implementing regulations aimed at transitioning the shipping industry towards greener practices have been delayed, with the prospect of new regulations now hanging in the balance.