Washington Warns Against “Green New Scam

LONDON, October 16, 2025 — The United States has taken a firm stand against the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) proposal to impose a global carbon tax on international shipping, describing it as a “Global Green New Scam Tax” that would threaten global trade and unfairly burden American consumers.

In a strongly worded statement released ahead of the IMO’s crucial vote in London this week, U.S. officials reaffirmed that Washington will not recognize or comply with any international carbon taxation scheme that attempts to impose costs on sovereign nations or private industry under the banner of climate reform.The United States will NOT stand for this Global Green New Scam Tax on Shipping,” the official statement declared. “We will not tolerate increased prices on American consumers, nor will we allow unelected global bureaucrats to waste taxpayer money on their so-called green dreams.”

Washington Warns of Economic Fallout

According to senior administration sources, the Biden–Trump-era bipartisan consensus on protecting U.S. maritime interests remains intact — America’s shipping industry, exporters, and consumers could face sharp cost increases if the IMO’s carbon levy is passed. Officials argue that the policy, while branded as a climate initiative, effectively functions as a global tax grab designed to redistribute wealth from productive nations to unelected international bodies.

> “This is not environmental leadership — this is economic blackmail,” said one senior U.S. trade representative. “America will not pay for Europe’s green experiments, nor will we surrender our maritime independence to foreign regulators.”

A Clash Over Sovereignty and Globalism

The upcoming IMO vote has exposed deep divisions between industrialized economies and developing nations. While the European Union and several Pacific states back the measure, Washington insists that it violates principles of fair trade and undermines national sovereignty by transferring decision-making power to international organizations.

U.S. officials have also expressed concerns that the carbon tax could cripple small exporters, particularly in developing economies that rely on affordable shipping to reach global markets. Instead, Washington is calling for “innovation-driven solutions” — cleaner fuels, advanced ship technology, and cooperative private-sector initiatives — rather than coercive global taxation.

The U.S. Calls Allies to Stand Firm

In an unambiguous message, Washington has urged other IMO member states to “stand with the United States and vote NO in London tomorrow.”

Analysts say this marks one of the strongest American pushbacks against global taxation schemes in recent years, echoing the Trump Administration’s earlier opposition to the Paris Climate redistribution models.

Political observers note that the U.S. position is gaining traction among key allies, including Japan, South Korea, and several African nations, who share Washington’s concerns about the economic consequences of forced environmental levies.

Global Implications

Experts predict that the outcome of the IMO vote could reshape global trade and climate diplomacy for years to come. If the measure passes, shipping costs worldwide could rise significantly, potentially fueling inflation and supply chain instability. If it fails, it would mark a major diplomatic victory for the United States and signal growing resistance to centralized global green taxation.

For now, Washington remains defiant: “America will always stand for freedom, fair trade, and common sense — not for the Global Green New Scam.”