Under the plan , the U.S. will cut carbon emissions by more than 50 % by 2025 . China is aiming to get 20 % of its energy from renewable sources by 2030 . Obama : `` This arrangement will facilitate the travel of millions of U.S. and Chinese citizens , furthering the trade , cultural , and people-to-people ties that form the foundation of our bilateral relationship , '' the White House said . U.S. and China have responsibility to joint effort against climate change . Sen. Mitch McConnell : the plan will hurt the U.S. economy .
Under the plan , the U.S. will cut carbon emissions by more than 50 % by 2025 . China is aiming to get 20 % of its energy from renewable sources by 2030 . Obama : U.S. and China have responsibility to joint effort against climate change . Sen. Mitch McConnell : the plan will hurt the U.S. economy .