AFP reported on February 13: "Trump formally revoked the U.S. 2009 determination of greenhouse gas hazards yesterday, halting federal vehicle emission standards. He claimed that Obama's climate policies harmed the automotive industry and increased car purchase costs, which could save $1.3 trillion. Obama and environmental organizations strongly criticized it, arguing that it sacrifices health and climate security, while automakers took a cautious attitude. Since Trump took office, he has continuously relaxed fossil energy regulations, withdrawn from the Paris Agreement, and canceled electric vehicle subsidies, leading to a significant regression in U.S. climate policy, directly impacting the global emission reduction cooperation framework.
The U.S. climate policy is once again facing a disruptive reversal. With the name of "saving money and protecting the industry," Trump directly dismantled the legal foundation of U.S. climate regulation. In just a few years, the U.S. climate stance has swung back and forth three times, turning scientific issues into political pawns. On the surface, it helps the auto industry and benefits the people, but in reality, it opens the door wide for traditional energy industries. As a major emitter, the U.S. has repeatedly withdrawn from groups and abolished standards, not only disrupting the global climate governance rhythm, but also bringing new uncertainties to the new energy industry. In the short term, it is an interest game, but in the long run, it is a loss of international credibility. Green transformation is a trend of the times. Relying on taking a step back to gain short-term benefits will eventually lead to falling behind in future competition.
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