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US Threats Cast Doubt on Shipping Emissions Deal
- The United States has threatened sanctions against countries supporting a UN plan to cut maritime emissions, potentially disrupting the plans.
- Top U.S. officials, including Marco Rubio and Chris Wright, stated that the Trump administration "unequivocally rejects" the NZF proposal.
- Brussels and Britain have reaffirmed their support for the shipping emissions proposal despite U.S. threats.
- Washington's threats could influence countries that are sensitive to U.S. actions regarding support for a UN plan to cut maritime emissions.
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US threats cast doubt on shipping emissions deal
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