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President-elect Donald Trump has expressed his intention to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement, a global treaty aimed at addressing climate change. This would be the second time the U.S. has withdrawn from the agreement, as President Joe Biden reinstated the country’s participation in 2021 after Trump’s initial withdrawal in 2020.
Under the treaty, parties are allowed to withdraw after three years of being a member. Therefore, Trump was unable to immediately leave the agreement when he first took office. However, a second withdrawal could happen much quicker, as Biden withdrew at the beginning of his term.
Experts suggest that a second withdrawal could damage the U.S.’s reputation and trust among other countries, potentially leading to more countries leaving the agreement. However, those in favor of Trump’s decision argue that exiting the agreement would benefit the U.S. by reclaiming sovereignty and avoiding unnecessary costs and disadvantages in comparison to other countries like China.
The Paris Climate Agreement is a significant international effort to combat climate change, and the U.S.’s participation is crucial in achieving its goals. A second withdrawal could have a significant impact on global efforts to address climate change and could potentially harm the U.S.’s relationships with other countries.