Trump plans to withdraw U.S. from Paris Climate Agreement again

President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris Climate Change Agreement, repeating his 2020 decision. This move comes after President Joe Biden rejoined the agreement in 2021, aiming for significant emissions reductions. The Paris Agreement has struggled to meet its goals, with rising global greenhouse gas levels and temperatures. Critics argue that the U.S. withdrawal may allow poorer nations to focus on economic development without the pressure to adopt costly renewable technologies. In 2024, U.S. greenhouse gas emissions were about 20% below 2005 levels. Analysts predict that a Trump administration could lead to emissions reductions of 34% to 23% by 2030, despite potential increases in household energy costs.