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- U.S. Submits Withdrawal from the Paris Agreement: Potential Implications?
by Kenneth J. Markowitz, Olivia M. Satterfield, Zoe Cassady (Environmental Specialist), Lucas Chapman (Public Law and Policy Resident)
Summary
The United States Ambassador to the United Nations shall immediately withdraw from the Paris Agreement under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. The Secretaries of State and Commerce and heads of other agencies shall prioritize economic efficiency in any international energy agreements. Additionally, the order revokes and rescinds the U.S. International Climate Finance Plan.