FEATURE: Under Trump, an evolving chapter for US-China climate relations

Published 01:39 on April 9, 2025  /  Last updated at 01:39 on April 9, 2025  / /  Americas, Asia Pacific, China, Climate Talks, US, Voluntary

The world’s two largest emitters and former allies in climate policy could diverge in emissions reductions ambition, experts warn, as China grows its fossil energy profile and US President Donald Trump reverses core foundations of the country's environmental policy while imposing global tariffs.
The world’s two largest emitters and former allies in climate policy could diverge in emissions reductions ambition, experts warn, as China grows its fossil energy profile and US President Donald Trump reverses core foundations of the country's environmental policy while imposing global tariffs.


A Carbon Pulse subscription is required to read this content. Subscribe today to access our unrivalled news and intelligence, as well as our premium content including all job listings. Click here for details.

We offer a FREE TRIAL of our subscription service and it only takes a minute to register. If you already have a Carbon Pulse account, log in here.

This page is intended to be viewed online and may not be printed.
As per our terms and conditions, the republication or redistribution of Carbon Pulse content can result in the suspension or termination of your subscription.