He said it was part of his "solemn duty to protect America" and he would seek a new deal that would not disadvantage US businesses. The US has announced that it will leave the Paris Climate Accord , despite reports at the weekend that the Trump administration might be reconsidering its position . US officials had suggested the country might remain in the agreement , or review the implementation of the accord , according to European Union Climate Commissioner Miguel Arias Canete . However , the White House subsequently stated that there had been “ no change ” in the US position . Donald Trump announced in June that the US would withdraw from the 2015 agreement .
The US has announced that it will leave the Paris Climate Accord , despite reports at the weekend that the Trump administration might be reconsidering its position . US officials had suggested the country might remain in the agreement , or review the implementation of the accord , according to European Union Climate Commissioner Miguel Arias Canete . However , the White House subsequently stated that there had been “ no change ” in the US position . Donald Trump announced in June that the US would withdraw from the 2015 agreement .