From Bush to Trump: 25 Years of U.S. Climate Policy Roller Coaster
This paper studies U.S. climate policy and its impact on relations with the EU.
by Charlotte Unger & Sonja Thielges
Abstract
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.
published: Z Außen Sicherheitspolit 18, 611–631 (2025), 11|2025
Keywords: Policy Tax Instruments, Sustainability, Climate, EU, United States of America
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