Story perspectives

Trump Leaves Paris, Net-Zero Coverage Drops; NZ Policy Undermined

6/17/2026

Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump’s withdrawal from the Paris Agreement lowered coverage of net-zero targets from 93 % to 84 %.
Exxon Mobil’s chief executive asked President Donald Trump not to withdraw, arguing that policy certainty matters.
New Zealand’s National Party is dismantling the climate-policy framework despite supporting the 2019 Zero Carbon Act.
Trade deals with the United Kingdom and European Union obligate New Zealand to meet Paris targets and generate $3.7 bn and $8.8 bn annually.

1 of 1

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump’s withdrawal from the Paris Agreement lowered coverage of net-zero targets from 93 % to 84 %.
Exxon Mobil’s chief executive asked President Donald Trump not to withdraw, arguing that policy certainty matters.
New Zealand’s National Party is dismantling the climate-policy framework despite supporting the 2019 Zero Carbon Act.
Trade deals with the United Kingdom and European Union obligate New Zealand to meet Paris targets and generate $3.7 bn and $8.8 bn annually.