Trump Administration Exiting ‘Anti-American’ International Climate Change Agreements

U.S. Withdrawal from International Organizations

The White House announced on Wednesday that the United States will be withdrawing from 66 international organizations and treaties, including the significant 1992 climate change agreement.

The Trump administration stated that these international entities do not align with America’s interests. Notable exits concerning global climate initiatives include two UN bodies: the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), both of which the U.S. is currently a member.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio mentioned, “Today, President Trump announced that the United States will withdraw from 66 anti-American, useless, and wasteful international organizations. Our review of additional international organizations continues.” He emphasized that this withdrawal honors a promise made to the American people and aims to end subsidies for global bureaucrats acting against U.S. interests, asserting that the Trump administration prioritizes America and its citizens.

The presidential memorandum indicates that the withdrawal process is contingent on a February 2025 executive order and a recommendation from the Secretary of State.

In the memo, it was stated, “After reviewing the Secretary of State’s report and consulting with the Cabinet, I have determined that it is not in the interests of the United States to continue to be a member of, participate in, or otherwise provide assistance to any of the organizations listed.”

Furthermore, the announcement included the United States’ withdrawal from the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals and Metals and Sustainable Development, the International Energy Forum, United Nations Energy, and the United Nations Organization for Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment.