Trump withdraws U.S. from 66 international organizations and treaties

President Trump issued a presidential memorandum withdrawing the United States from 66 international organizations and treaties, including the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.

President Trump issued a presidential memorandum on Wednesday withdrawing the United States from 66 international organizations and treaties. The list includes major climate bodies as well as groups focused on education, economic development, cybersecurity and human rights. The memorandum stated that remaining in those organizations was contrary to the interests of the United States. The action follows earlier U.S. moves to exit the Paris Agreement and other international climate processes. Known details: - The memorandum withdrew U.S. membership from the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change and from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change among other bodies. - The administration said the memberships were contrary to U.S. interests in the memorandum announcing the move. - The article reports that several former officials and experts, including Gina McCarthy and representatives of research organizations, criticized the decision and described potential impacts on U.S. participation in international climate and scientific coordination. - Other named organizations include the International Renewable Energy Agency, the International Solar Alliance, the 24/7 Carbon-Free Energy Compact, and the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research. Summary: The memorandum removes formal U.S. membership from several international climate and scientific forums and alters the nation's official role in those processes. Officials and experts reported concerns about how this could affect international coordination and scientific input. Undetermined at this time.