Core Points - The article discusses the United States' aggressive tactics to intimidate African and Pacific island nations into abandoning support for the "net zero framework" aimed at limiting greenhouse gas emissions from the shipping industry [1][2] - The "net zero framework" was initially intended to impose a carbon tax on shipping, which the U.S. has labeled as a "global green new intelligence tax" [1] - The voting on the "net zero framework" has been postponed for a year, with ongoing negotiations deemed largely futile by several representatives [2] Group 1 - The U.S. reportedly used threats during an International Maritime Organization (IMO) meeting to coerce countries into opposing the "net zero framework," warning of potential travel restrictions for officials and their families [1] - Countries such as Bangladesh, Japan, and Indonesia received diplomatic warnings from the U.S. about retaliatory measures for supporting the framework, including increased tariffs and higher docking fees at U.S. ports [1] - The tactics employed by the U.S. have raised concerns about long-term risks to its influence, as highlighted by representatives from Brazil and other nations [2] Group 2 - ExxonMobil, a major U.S. energy company, has been reported to fund right-wing think tanks in Latin America to promote climate change denial, undermining the UN-led climate agenda [2]