Trump's Re-Election Raises Climate Policy Concerns

Donald Trump's re-election as President is expected to significantly impact global climate change efforts by rolling back environmental regulations and prioritizing fossil fuel production. He plans to withdraw from international climate commitments and reverse Biden-era renewable energy incentives, potentially hindering global decarbonization progress. Despite extreme weather events in the U.S., climate change was not a central issue in the 2024 election campaigns of Trump or Kamala Harris. Trump's administration might face challenges in dismantling the Inflation Reduction Act, which has significantly boosted clean energy investments in Republican districts. Additionally, his proposed tariffs on Chinese goods could inadvertently reduce carbon emissions by encouraging domestic production with a lower carbon footprint. However, climate activists remain concerned that these policies could delay the transition to sustainable energy and exacerbate global environmental challenges.