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US Withdraws from Climate Treaty and Scientific Reference Committee

Published January 8, 2026, 06:12
US Withdraws from Climate Treaty and Scientific Reference Committee

The US President has decided to withdraw the US from a treaty and a scientific reference committee on climate change, continuing the country's disengagement from international organizations. This decision is part of a broader plan to withdraw from 66 international organizations, including 31 within the UN system, aiming to prioritize American interests. The move echoes previous withdrawals from the Paris Agreement on climate change and UNESCO, as well as Trump's criticism of the UN. The Trump administration has also significantly reduced US foreign aid, impacting the budgets of UN agencies such as the UNHCR and the World Food Programme. This policy reflects Trump's commitment to the "America First" doctrine and his desire to renegotiate or withdraw from international agreements deemed not to serve US interests. The specific treaty and committee from which the US is withdrawing have not yet been clarified, but it represents a broader trend of disengagement from multilateral organizations and agreements. This policy has raised concerns among international circles regarding the US's leadership role and commitment to global cooperation. The decision was announced via X (formerly Twitter) and underscores the Trump administration's determination to redefine the role of the US in the world, emphasizing national sovereignty and American interests.