Canada PM says Trump’s win in 2024 could harm climate change fight
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed concern about the potential adverse impact on global climate change efforts if the leading Republican candidate, Donald Trump, were to win the 2024 US election.
In an interview aired on Friday, Trudeau highlighted Trump’s climate change skepticism and his recent statement indicating an intention to withdraw a $3 billion US commitment to a global fund aimed at assisting developing countries in reducing emissions.
Trump has prominently incorporated criticism of the Biden administration’s investments in renewable energy into his campaign message.
Last week, Donald Trump, who rejects the scientific consensus on climate change, announced that, if elected, he would backtrack on a $3 billion US commitment to a global fund aimed at assisting developing nations in reducing emissions.
A central theme of Trump’s campaign messaging involves criticizing the Biden administration’s investments in renewable energy.
“Yes, there’s a concern particularly around the environment at a time where it’s so important to move forward on protecting and building an economy of the future,” Trudeau told the Canadian Broadcasting Corp.
“A Trump presidency that goes back on the fight against climate change would slow down the world’s progress in ways that are concerning to me,” he said, describing Trump’s approach to the climate during his presidency as “a menace not just to Canada but to the world”.
Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, designed to facilitate a swift shift toward green technologies, prompted Canada to commit billions to entice major automakers searching for locations to manufacture electric vehicles and battery components.
Trudeau’s relationship with Trump was marked by strain, with the former president publicly labeling him as “dishonest and weak.”
Despite this, Trudeau was one of the first world leaders to congratulate Biden on his victory in the 2020 election.
The Inflation Reduction Act outlined massive investments to accelerate the green transition, reflecting the Biden administration’s commitment to combatting inflation and fostering a sustainable future.
This initiative not only impacts the domestic landscape but also influences global economic dynamics, encouraging nations like Canada to invest significantly in the emerging electric vehicle and clean energy sectors.
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