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Originally Posted by Rococo
I'm sure my pony is slow, but what exactly is the basis for Trump's claim that the Paris accord had a disproportionate economic impact on the US.
The INDCs (Intended Nationally Determined Contributions) for all of the different countries are freely available online. I haven't read the USAs document but I have been through 5-6 of them. The EU and Norway have committed to reducing total emissions by 40% relative to 1990 levels. Conversely, India has committed to reducing the emissions intensity of their GDP. by 33-35% In other words, if India's GDP rises above a certain level their emissions could continue to increase. Kenya and Egypt have stated that they need foreign investment achieve to their goals. Kenya want $40 billion, can't remember what Egypt want off the top of my head.
I suppose you could argue that this is unfair on the EU and Norway as they've committed to an outright reduction whereas India, Kenya and Egypt are attaching conditions to their goals. The flip side of this is that the EU and Norway are far more developed and can afford to do more. Trump could be referring to this or he could just be parroting whatever bollocks was said to him whilst he had his breakfast. Chances are it's the latter.