Directed at Donald Trump and/or U.S. policy under Trump
Paris Climate Deal withdrawal backlash (June 1–2, 2017)
- Angela Merkel (Germany, Chancellor): said the Paris Agreement is “irreversible.”
- Steffen Seibert (Germany, govt spokesperson): called it disappointing, said Germany would work more than ever on global climate policy.
- Emmanuel Macron (France, President): said Trump made an “error” against his country’s interests and the planet’s future.
- Macron: said France would not renegotiate a less ambitious accord.
- Macron: said “no plan B… no planet B.”
- Macron: launched the rebuke slogan “Make our planet great again.”
- Theresa May (UK, Prime Minister): conveyed “disappointment” to Trump; reaffirmed UK commitment.
- Enrique Peña Nieto (Mexico, President): reaffirmed Mexico’s support and commitment to Paris.
- Justin Trudeau (Canada, Prime Minister): said he was disappointed, but highlighted global momentum to act on climate.
- Josh Frydenberg (Australia, Environment/Energy Minister): called the U.S. move regrettable.
- Paula Bennett (New Zealand, Deputy PM): said the move was disappointing; stressed the deal’s importance.
- Li Keqiang (China, Premier): signalled China would uphold its climate commitments.
- Japan (Foreign Ministry): said climate needs concerted global effort; highlighted the importance of developed-country leadership.
- Japan (Foreign Ministry): called the U.S. announcement regrettable.
- Koichi Yamamoto (Japan, Environment Minister): said the U.S. move was like turning its back on the “wisdom of humanity.”
- Yamamoto: said he was not just disappointed but angry.
- Vatican (official reaction): described the pull-out as a “huge slap in the face” for the Pope.
- Vatican (official reaction): called it a “disaster for everyone.”