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From Bush to Trump: 25 Years of U.S. Climate Policy Roller Coaster

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This paper studies U.S. climate policy and its impact on relations with the EU. We compare the climate policy approaches of the presidencies of Bush, Obama, Trump I, Biden, and Trump II, applying three analytical categories: climate policy approach, political and administrative structures, and the context of related sectors. We show that the U.S. has been an unreliable partner for the EU, particularly in areas such as international climate finance, bilateral partnerships, and global leadership.

Source: Zeitschrift für Außen- und Sicherheitspolitik

DOI: 10.1007/s12399-025-01070-5

Authors: Charlotte Unger, Sonja Thielges

Institutions: Research Institute for Sustainability at GFZ, GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences, Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik, German Institute for International and Security Affairs

Language: English

Topic: Climate Change Policy and Economics

Subfield: Economics and Econometrics

Field: Economics, Econometrics and Finance

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Climate action, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,390