President Trump announced steps to exit from the Paris climate change agreement on Thursday amid growing international opposition and accusations by Democrats that the U.S. is abdicating its leadership position on clean energy and global warming to China.

“I am fighting every day for the great people of this country. Therefore, in order to fulfill my solemn duty to protect America and its citizens, the United States will withdraw from the Paris climate accord,” Trump said.

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