Climate Changed
Trump's 'Evolving' Climate Views Signal Path Forward on Paris
- Merkel says six leaders pressed Trump with arguments on deal
- Trump says he’s in no hurry to decide on carbon-cutting accord
Merkel and Macron listen to Trump during a G7 summit on May 26.
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Donald Trump’s views on the Paris climate accord are "evolving," according to his top economic adviser, who signaled the president may be willing to bow to pressure from European leaders and stay in the agreement if the U.S. wins assurances it can scale back its carbon-cutting commitment.
After German Chancellor Angela Merkel and other Group of Seven leaders pressed the U.S. to remain part of the pact of nearly 200 nations, Trump stressed his commitment to environmental protection.