Gavin Newsom's 'hidden climate tax' hitting Americans nationwide, lawmaker warns
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Rep. Vince Fong targets the EPA-authorized vessel at berth regulation that lets California levy massive penalties on cargo ships docked at its ports.
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Governor Newsom is utilizing a cap and invest system that has already raised $33 billion for state climate programs. This regulatory framework allows California to bypass federal standards and impose its own economic burdens on the maritime industry.
- • California is using EPA waivers to enforce strict emissions rules on cargo ships at berth.
- • Noncompliance with these regulations can result in penalties of up to $50,000 per day.
- • Shipping companies are expected to pass these compliance costs to consumers through higher retail prices nationwide.
Governor Newsom is utilizing a cap and invest system that has already raised $33 billion for state climate programs. This regulatory framework allows California to bypass federal standards and impose its own economic burdens on the maritime industry.
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This policy represents a form of economic theft by taxing the entire nation to fund a specific regional agenda. It prioritizes man-made environmental ideologies over the stewardship of the economy and the well-being of
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