Trump Withdraws U.S. from Paris Agreement for Second Time

The decision, signed on his first day in office, raises concerns about global climate efforts and financial commitments to developing nations.

President Donald Trump officially began the process of withdrawing the U.S. from the Paris Agreement, citing it as unfair and detrimental to American interests.
The move marks the U.S.'s second exit from the global climate accord, following a similar withdrawal during Trump’s first term in 2017, later reversed by President Biden in 2021.
The withdrawal jeopardizes the U.S.’s financial contributions to help developing nations transition to clean energy and adapt to climate impacts, potentially influencing other donor nations' commitments.
Experts suggest the withdrawal is largely symbolic, as the U.S. has historically fallen short of its Paris climate targets, though it could still undermine global climate negotiations and progress.
Observers note that while the U.S. withdrawal poses challenges, other nations, including the European Union and China, are expected to maintain leadership in global climate efforts.