Trump rejects global carbon tax vote for shipping industry

WASHINGTON : United States President Donald Trump expressed outrage over the International Maritime Organization’s upcoming vote on a carbon emissions price for global shipping. He declared the United States will not accept what he termed a Global Green New Scam Tax on Shipping. Trump stated his administration will not adhere to the proposed measure in any way, shape or form. The president made these remarks in a Truth Social post on Thursday. The International Maritime Organization is scheduled to hold the vote this week. – Reuters