President Trump will face pressure on climate change and migration as he begins his first G7 summit in Italy on Friday, which will also have a heavy focus on terrorism.
Trump's pending decision on whether the United States will remain in the Paris Climate Accord is hanging over the summit, as the White House has said Trump won't announce his decision until after the gathering.
"He wants to do the right thing for the environment," National Economic Council Director Gary Cohn told reporters aboard Air Force One on Thursday. "He cares about the environment. But he also cares very much about creating jobs for American workers. He wants to hear what the Europeans have to say about that."
The other G7 countries support the Paris Climate Accord, which Trump campaigned against in the presidential race. He now says he hasn't made up his mind.
Trump on Thursday met in Brussels with French President Emmanuel Macron, who aides said is pushing for Trump not to withdraw from the pact.
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05.07.2024