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The US's actions at the UN climate talks in Bonn have raised concerns among European and Latin American negotiators. Unlike during Trump's first term, the current administration is actively undermining global climate efforts, including disrupting agreements on shipping pollution, withdrawing from scientific initiatives, and pressuring international bodies to abandon green commitments. While the US's absence from the Bonn talks was initially feared to be disruptive, some negotiators now see it as simplifying negotiations, despite the detrimental impact on global emission reduction efforts.

Prepared by Olivia Bennett and reviewed by editorial team.