The Paris Agreement could provide unfair advantages to other countries

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The Paris Agreement could provide unfair advantages to other countries

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Opposed voting positions

Fully accept Paris Climate Accords

Quotes that support the claim

"President Trump says complying with the Paris Agreement would impose unacceptable costs on the U.S. economy and provide unfair advantages to other countries like China and India."
"The US, under Barack Obama, pledged to reduce emissions by 26% to 28% by 2025 compared with 2005 levels. Trump’s argument for withdrawal was that the Paris accord would impose costs on the US while other countries would benefit."
"At the most recent COP28 in December 2023, for the first time countries agreed to "contribute" to "transitioning away from fossil fuels", although they are not forced to take action."

Supported voting positions

Exit Paris Climate Accords

Supporting arguments

Wealthier countries carry the largest share of financial responsibility in the efforts to combat climate change
The Paris Agreement does not provide sufficient assurance that all countries will contribute to emissions reductions

Voting issues

Paris Agreement

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Exit Paris Climate Accords

US Politics

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Fully accept Paris Climate Accords

US Politics

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