"Trump reasoned that adhering to the goals of the accord, which was designed to control and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, would have negative effects on job growth, hinder manufacturing, and bring about dramatic declines in the coal mining, natural gas, steel, and cement industries."

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"Trump reasoned that adhering to the goals of the accord, which was designed to control and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, would have negative effects on job growth, hinder manufacturing, and bring about dramatic declines in the coal mining, natural gas, steel, and cement industries."

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John P. Rafferty

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https://www.britannica.com/story/us-exits-paris-climate-agreement

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Paris Agreement supports implementation of regulations that negatively impact U.S. economy

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Withdrawing from the Paris Agreement might prevent the implementation of regulations that could negatively impact the U.S. economy

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