Current Affairs: The United States to withdraw from the Paris Accord

President Donald Trump, speaking about the US role in the Paris climate change accord

President Donald Trump, speaking about the US role in the Paris climate change accord Source: AAP

President Donald Trump has announced the United States intends to withdraw from the Paris climate accord, arguing it disadvantages the US to the financial benefit of other countries. Mr Trump is vowing to pursue a deal he sees as more fair for the U-S. Selina and Winmas Yu report.



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