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US Withdraws from 66 Global Bodies: Climate & Trade Impact

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President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order withdrawing the United States from 66 international organizations. This mass exit includes major climate-focused entities such as the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). The White House claims these organizations promote 'radical climate policies' and global governance that conflict with US sovereignty.

However, the move signals a drastic shift in foreign policy, effectively cutting funding to UN-affiliated programs and undermining decades of diplomatic progress. Former Vice President Al Gore condemned the decision, stating it attempts to undermine climate science. Beyond environmental concerns, this withdrawal aligns with the administration's broader anti-regulation stance, mirroring recent trade disputes with Canada and entry bans on EU officials regarding the Digital Services Act.

The long-term economic and diplomatic consequences remain uncertain as the US isolates itself from global collaboration frameworks.