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Putting America First In International Environmental Agreements

On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an order titled "Putting America First In International Environmental Agreements." This directive mandates the United States' withdrawal from the Paris Agreement and any related commitments under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, effective immediately. The order emphasizes prioritizing American economic interests and reducing financial commitments to international environmental agreements deemed burdensome to the U.S. economy. It also revokes the U.S. International Climate Finance Plan and requires relevant departments to report on actions taken to rescind policies supporting this plan. The administration aims to ensure that future international energy agreements prioritize economic efficiency and American prosperity.