Singapore Urges UN to Postpone Carbon Shipping Vote Amid US Opposition

Singapore urged the United Nations to delay a vote on a carbon price for shipping due to strong opposition from the U.S. and Saudi Arabia, highlighting global tensions over climate policies.

• During talks in London, the International Maritime Organization failed to reach a consensus on implementing a carbon price for ships, facing pushback from Washington and Riyadh.
• The European Union supports the carbon price initiative, emphasizing the need for global maritime emissions reductions despite resistance from the worlds largest oil producers, the U.S. and Saudi Arabia.
• The ongoing discussions on shipping emissions reflect broader geopolitical dynamics, as the U.S., under both current and former administrations, including Donald Trump, continues to prioritize petroleum interests.