Grenada’s position on the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Net Zero Framework (NZF) remains undisclosed as voting approaches during the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) meetings in London from 14 to 17 October. The NZF aims to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from ships, aligning with the IMO’s GHG Strategy. However, the framework faces significant opposition from the United States, which has threatened sanctions against supporting nations. In a joint statement on 10 October 2025, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned that countries endorsing the IMO’s decarbonisation plan could face port bans, visa restrictions on seafarers, punitive vessel fees, and sanctions on government officials. The Trump administration labeled the NZF as a “European-led neocolonial export of global climate regulations” and criticized it as a potential “global carbon tax.” Despite broad support from European nations, Pacific island states, and major liner groups, the US opposition could influence the MEPC vote. Grenada, as a small island state vulnerable to climate change impacts such as sea-level rise and biodiversity loss, faces a complex decision. The EU views the NZF as a critical milestone in maritime environmental protection, while the US stance highlights the geopolitical tensions surrounding global climate policies.