You are using an outdated browser For a better experience using this site, please upgrade to a modern web browser. Subscribe Get Daily Email Subscribe --> Contact Us Sign in Home News & Features Compliance Costs Bunker Prices Bunker Intelligence Americas News Latest Features World Americas EMEA Asia/Pacific Home News & Features Americas President Trump Renews Attack on IMO NZF, Says 'No Global Taxes' While He Is President President Trump Renews Attack on IMO NZF, Says 'No Global Taxes' While He Is President by Ship & Bunker News Team Thursday September 24, 2026 Tweet Follow @shipandbunker Trump addresses United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday. Image Credit: Department of Energy US President Donald Trump has renewed his criticism of the IMO ’s proposed Net-Zero Framework (NZF) , calling its proposed emissions pricing mechanism a “global carbon tax”.  Trump made the remarks on Tuesday , during his address to the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York . “Last year, my administration was forced to intervene to stop an obscure UN body, the International Maritime Organization, from secretly establishing a first-ever global carbon tax,” Trump said in his speech. He claimed the measure would increase international shipping costs by 10-20%, “and maybe more than that”. “ And while I'm president, there will be no global taxes President Trump “There is no global government,” Trump said. “And while I’m president, there will be no global taxes.” The comments come as the NZF remains under consideration after member states postponed its formal adoption in October 2025 . Ahead of the October 2025 meeting, Trump said in a social media post that the US would not adhere to the framework in any way or form . At that time, his administration also warned of potential retaliation against countries supporting the framework. Trump’s latest comments come as IMO member states prepare to meet again next month to discuss the framework and seek consen