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Paris Pullout Sets Off a Global Backlash

Trump’s decision to abandon the Paris climate agreement kept detonating in the real world on June 2, as allies, diplomats, and climate advocates described the move as a self-inflicted hit to U.S. credibility. The White House tried to sell the withdrawal as a negotiating reset, but the fallout was immediate and political. It looked less like leverage than a president announcing that America was backing away from a deal nearly every major partner still wanted.

Why it matters: Paris backlash

First recorded Jun 2, 2017·Meaningfully updated Jun 2, 2017

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Paris Pullout Sets Off a Global Backlash

Trump’s decision to abandon the Paris climate agreement kept detonating in the real world on June 2, as allies, diplomats, and climate advocates described the move as a self-inflicted hit to U.S. credibility. The White House tried to sell the withdrawal as a negotiating reset, but the fallout was immediate and political. It looked less like leverage than a president announcing that America was backing away from a de…

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