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Trump Administration Skips COP30, Eases Climate Negotiation Fears

11/1/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump will not send high-level officials to COP30 in Brazil, a White House official said.
The decision eases concerns that the Trump administration would disrupt talks.
Earlier, the United States threatened sanctions against nations backing a UN plan to curb shipping emissions, delaying a global carbon-pricing decision.
A White House official noted climate-priority shifts, citing a memo from Bill Gates about moving away from strict temperature targets.

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U.S. President Donald Trump will not send high-level officials to COP30 in Brazil, a White House official said.
The decision eases concerns that the Trump administration would disrupt talks.
Earlier, the United States threatened sanctions against nations backing a UN plan to curb shipping emissions, delaying a global carbon-pricing decision.
A White House official noted climate-priority shifts, citing a memo from Bill Gates about moving away from strict temperature targets.