Trump Pulls US Out of Paris Climate Agreement Again President Donald Trump officially withdrew the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement for the second time, reaffirming his America‑First policy and sparking criticism from environmental groups and the international community. The withdrawal, effective 4 November 2020, follows a previous exit in June 2017 and a re‑entry under President Joe Biden in February 2021. The U.S. is now the only country to have formally left the accord twice. The move is seen as undermining global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5 °C and may trigger a global decline in climate ambition. Critics, including Amnesty International’s Marta Schaaf, warn that the decision could prompt other nations to abandon climate commitments, while California Governor Gavin Newsom pledged the state would remain in the agreement. The decision coincides with the U.S. withdrawal from the UN Climate Framework Convention and the World Health Organization, further weakening international cooperation on climate and health. China remains the world’s leader in renewable energy capacity, but the U.S. exit threatens progress towards the Paris target. Category: International Tags: Politics Countries: United States, Iran, Libya, Yemen, China Cities: Paris People: Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Marta Schaaf, Gavin Newsom Sentiment: Negative

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