USA Withdraws from the Paris Agreement – Donald Trump Announces Plans to Renegotiate Terms of Cooperation

The Decision to Withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement Again Sparks Global Reactions

The decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement has triggered a wave of commentary both domestically and internationally. President Donald Trump announced that America does not intend to continue with the current climate treaty commitments and aims to renegotiate new terms of cooperation. According to the newly inaugurated president’s administration, the existing obligations overly restrict the competitiveness of the U.S. economy and fail to consider the specifics of the American energy sector.

A Return to Past Policies
During Donald Trump’s first term (2017–2021), the United States withdrew from the Paris Agreement, arguing that it was “unfavorable to American workers” and “unfair to American industry.” After Trump’s term ended, the new U.S. administration rejoined the international agreement, signaling its commitment to the global fight against the climate crisis. Now, in 2025, with Trump’s return to the White House, he intends to terminate the agreement once again. According to industry sources, this move is expected to be a key element of his “new climate policy,” primarily focused on the interests of domestic energy companies.

What Is the Paris Agreement?
The Paris Agreement is an international climate accord adopted in 2015 during the UN conference in Paris (COP21). Its main goal is to limit the global average temperature increase—ideally to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels—to avoid catastrophic climate change impacts. Signatories (nearly all countries worldwide, including the EU, China, and, until recently, the U.S.) committed to actions aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, investing in renewable energy, and supporting developing nations in addressing climate change effects.

Trump’s Criticism and Desire for “Renegotiation”
President Donald Trump claims that the Paris Agreement is ineffective and that the restrictions stemming from it “stifle American economic growth.” Citing arguments from fossil fuel industry lobbyists, his administration argues that other countries—especially China—are not subject to equally stringent emissions limits within such short timeframes. Trump believes that the terms should be “renegotiated” to be fairer to the U.S. However, as reported by various media outlets, these demands are controversial internationally, as renegotiating the agreement would require the consent of other signatories—who, so far, have shown no interest in reopening lengthy negotiations.

International Reactions and Potential Consequences
The decision to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris Agreement mirrors the situation from a few years ago, but the current context is even more urgent. In recent years, the world has experienced an increase in extreme weather events: heatwaves, droughts, severe floods, and hurricanes. Experts unanimously agree that the lack of engagement from a major global player like the United States will weaken efforts to reduce emissions. It could also encourage other countries to relax their climate commitments, ultimately accelerating global temperature rise.

However, the withdrawal does not reflect the stance of the entire American society. Many states and cities—such as California, New York, and Washington—have declared their commitment to continue climate policies, reduce emissions, and support renewable energy development, regardless of the federal government’s position. Major corporations, including Apple, Amazon, and Google, are also pursuing projects aimed at achieving carbon neutrality. This is partly due to the recognition of the significant economic losses caused by extreme weather events and climate change as a whole.

A Critical Moment for Global Climate Policy
One thing is certain: the decision by one of the world’s largest economies and one of the biggest carbon emitters to exit the agreement has serious implications for the future of climate policy. Countries remaining in the Paris framework will need to double down on efforts to meet emission reduction targets to partially offset the impact of the U.S. withdrawal. Meanwhile, Donald Trump’s announcement of a “new deal” with global partners raises critical questions about whether a global consensus on climate action can still be maintained.

Source: biznesalert.pl