The unilateral withdrawal of US from the Paris climate accord cannot be condemned enough. However given what Mr. Trump was elected upon, it is not surprising. The question here is, how should other nations respond to yet another irresponsible decision by the USA, this time with very damaging consequences for everyone in the world?
I consider that, at the very least, all the national blocks should impose trade tariffs on any and all US goods manufactured without the regulations proposed in the climate accord. Additional trade penalties and sanctions should also be imposed to offset the extra cost of added emissions the US industries will emit by being free from the accords targets.
It's high time for the US to be held accountable for the irresponsible and dictatorial manner it goes about its business.
Thoughts?
The steps towards isolating US has already begun. Strongly approve
As U.S. retreats, EU and China seek climate leadership at summit
I consider that, at the very least, all the national blocks should impose trade tariffs on any and all US goods manufactured without the regulations proposed in the climate accord. Additional trade penalties and sanctions should also be imposed to offset the extra cost of added emissions the US industries will emit by being free from the accords targets.
It's high time for the US to be held accountable for the irresponsible and dictatorial manner it goes about its business.
Thoughts?
The steps towards isolating US has already begun. Strongly approve
As U.S. retreats, EU and China seek climate leadership at summit
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