Trump Orders U.S. Exit from 66 International Groups, Including Key UN Climate Treaty

President Donald Trump has signed an order for the United States to withdraw from 66 international bodies. This marks a major retreat from global cooperation. The order suspends U.S. support and funding for the organizations. The list includes the UN's main population agency and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). This treaty is the foundation for all international climate negotiations, like the Paris Agreement. The move follows a review of U.S. participation in international groups. A White House statement announced the executive order on Wednesday. The action affects dozens of United Nations-affiliated agencies and commissions. Further details on the full list of organizations were not immediately provided.