U.S. Threatens to Withdraw from International Energy Agency Over Climate Change Focus
Feb 19, 2026, 7:29 PM
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TL;DR
The Trump administration threatens to leave the influential International Energy Agency unless it stops focusing on climate change and its net zero scenario for cutting emissions. The move reflects the administration's emphasis on energy security over climate concerns.
The Trump administration is pressuring the International Energy Agency to shift its focus away from climate change mitigation and its net zero scenario, advocating instead for a stronger emphasis on energy security. Energy Secretary Chris Wright criticized the agency's annual road map for cutting emissions by 2050, calling it 'ridiculous' and asserting that the U.S. does not need such a scenario. This move underscores the administration's stance on prioritizing energy security concerns over climate change initiatives.