U.S. abruptly backtracks on plastic treaty, refusing to support limits on plastic production

The Biden administration's shift away from supporting mandatory caps on plastic production has disappointed environmental groups, who seek more robust reductions in production as part of a global treaty.

In the recent briefings, U.S. officials indicated they now favor a flexible approach for plastic production targets, allowing countries to set their own voluntary goals instead of enforcing mandatory caps.

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