Executive Order 14162, titled "Putting America First In International Environmental Agreements", is an

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signed by

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on January 20, 2025, during the first day of his second presidential term. The order directed the immediate withdrawal of the

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from the

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and other international climate commitments. The executive order marked the second time the United States had withdrawn from the Paris Agreement, following a previous withdrawal during Trump's first presidential term.

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The order directed the

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to immediately notify the

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's withdrawal from the

, implemented under the

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(UNFCCC). This withdrawal was designated to take effect immediately upon notification. It also directed the termination of all the United States' financial commitments made under the UNFCCC, including the U.S. International Climate Finance Plan, requiring the

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to issue guidance for releasing frozen funds within ten days. The order established a review process requiring multiple federal departments and agencies to report on their actions towards revoking policies implemented under the International Climate Finance Plan. It also established new priorities for international energy agreements, emphasizing "economic efficiency, the promotion of American prosperity, consumer choice, and fiscal restraint in all foreign engagements that concern energy policy".

Reactions

Several environmental organizations and climate researchers expressed immediate and strong opposition to the order's withdrawal from the Paris Agreement. The

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characterized the decision as a "travesty" that prioritized

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profits over public health and welfare. The

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emphasized America's moral obligation to lead global emissions reduction efforts, particularly given its status as the largest historical emitter. Many experts and analysts also expressed concern about the order prompting other nations to reconsider their international climate commitments. Former White House national climate advisor Gina McCarthy described the order's withdrawal from the Paris Agreement as the Trump administration abdicating "its responsibility to protect the American people and our national security". Key developer of the Paris Agreement Laurence Tubiana described the withdrawal as "unfortunate", but expressed hope towards the ability of climate actions made by the international community.

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Full text of the executive order
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