On January 21, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement, a repeat of his earlier decision in 2017. This move positions the U.S. alongside only three other countries outside the accord, drawing sharp criticism from environmentalists and global leaders. The withdrawal risks undermining U.S. credibility and international climate diplomacy while halting crucial financial support for nations combatting climate change. Trump's decision aligns with his campaign rhetoric that criticized the agreement as unfair to American economic interests, particularly in relation to countries like China.
On his first day back in office, President Donald Trump signed an executive order beginning the formal withdrawal of the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement, marking the second time he took this step.
The U.S. withdrawal not only disrupted international climate diplomacy but also damaged the U.S.'s credibility on the world stage, sending a signal of unpredictability and retreat from global leadership.
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