Reference News Network, October 16 - According to a report by Sputnik News on October 16, the European Dynamics website cited sources saying that EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen may refuse the Trump administration's request for the first time, which refers to supporting the UN agreement on reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the global shipping industry.
The report stated: "EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen may say 'no' to the Trump administration this week in London, supporting the UN agreement on reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the global shipping industry."
According to sources within the European Commission, von der Leyen herself takes a firm stance on this issue, indicating her willingness to take unprecedented political risks in relations with the United States.
The report said: "If this information is confirmed, it could be the first time that von der Leyen publicly challenges the Trump administration after a series of concessions. Such concessions include the recent trade agreement, under which the United States imposes a 15% tariff on most goods exported to the EU."
In September, US President Trump called climate change statements the biggest lie in history during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly. In January of this year, shortly after taking office, US President Trump again announced the withdrawal from the Paris Agreement.
The Paris Agreement was adopted at the 21st Conference of the Parties (COP21) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change held in Paris on December 12, 2015. The document was signed by 175 countries, including the United States, China and Russia. The US government officially withdrew from the agreement on November 4, 2019. After President Joe Biden took office, the United States re-joined the agreement on February 19, 2021.
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