The Carbon Compromise: How the U.S. Sank the World’s First Global Carbon Tax

This Americas Compass intelligence brief uncovers how the United States led a global pushback to block the world’s first carbon tax on maritime emissions at the IMO in 2025. The report breaks down the geopolitical divides, national interests, economic pressures, and diplomatic confrontations shaping this unprecedented setback for climate governance. It analyzes U.S. strategic motives, island-nation vulnerabilities, maritime industry stakes, and the widening rift between advanced and developing economies. Essential for climate strategists, policymakers, corporates, and geopolitical analysts monitoring the future of global environmental negotiations.

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