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Trump's Campaign Blocks Global Cargo Ship Pollution Deal

11/7/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump led a campaign against more than 100 nations to block a cargo-ship pollution deal.
Diplomats reported threats of visa revocations and penalties if the deal advanced.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio contacted officials in smaller nations to warn of retaliation.
The U.S. government denied personal threats but said derailing the deal would harm the American economy.
The campaign culminated in a vote that delayed the agreement.

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U.S. President Donald Trump led a campaign against more than 100 nations to block a cargo-ship pollution deal.
Diplomats reported threats of visa revocations and penalties if the deal advanced.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio contacted officials in smaller nations to warn of retaliation.
The U.S. government denied personal threats but said derailing the deal would harm the American economy.
The campaign culminated in a vote that delayed the agreement.