China Doubts U.S. Climate Pledge as Trump Mulls Paris Exit
- Staying in Paris pact ensures cycle of shame, critics argue
- White House debates remaining a part of global climate deal
Trump's Mysterious Feelings on Global Warming
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China, the world’s top emitter of carbon dioxide, is questioning whether the U.S. is doing enough under President Donald Trump to meet commitments made as part of the landmark Paris climate accord.
China joined the U.K., Brazil and other countries in scrutinizing U.S. climate progress in queries filed with the United Nations. The responses illustrate the potential global humiliation -- if not outright retaliation -- the U.S. could incur if Trump decides to keep the country in the pact even as he eviscerates policies central to keeping its carbon-cutting commitment.