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How Trump’s rejection of net zero exposes inconvenient truths

Friday, February 28, 2025

How Trump’s rejection of net zero exposes inconvenient truths

Andrew Sheng, AGI Distinguished Fellow, analyzes Trump's rejection of net-zero emissions targets, arguing it reveals a prioritization of US energy dominance in South China Morning Post.

By abandoning climate commitments and boosting fossil fuel production, Trump aims to solidify America's position as a leading energy exporter, competing with Russia and Saudi Arabia, particularly in Asian markets. Sheng connects this strategy to the geopolitics of climate change, referencing different theoretical models for achieving net-zero and highlighting the inherent tensions between national interests and global cooperation.

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Andrew Sheng

Distinguished Fellow, Asia Global Institute

Andrew Sheng

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