Archive · 9 Jun 2025
US Public Supports Climate Policy Despite Trump's Stance
A recent survey shows that most Americans (70%) support global climate policies, even though the US government under former President Trump pulled out of the Paris Agreement.
Trump viewed climate change with skepticism, calling it an "expensive hoax".
This difference in opinion reflects the contrast between the public's views and some political leaders.
Global climate policies are actions taken by governments to address climate change, a worldwide issue.
The US government also took other measures that were not environmentally friendly.
Approximately 70% of Americans support global climate policies.
This support contrasts with Donald Trump's withdrawal from the Paris Agreement.
Trump has called climate change an "expensive hoax."
A survey co-authored by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research included over 40,000 participants globally.
A 2023 survey showed support for a fixed timeline for carbon pricing.
- Who
- US Public and Donald Trump
- What
- US Public's support for global climate policy vs. Trump's stance.
- When
- Since Trump's inauguration in 2025.
- Where
- United States.
- Why
- To understand the differing viewpoints on climate change and US public's support for climate action.
Skeptics of Climate Change
Supporters of Climate Action
Climate Change Belief
Skeptics of Climate Change
Views climate change as potentially a hoax or non-existent and opposes strong climate regulations.
Supporters of Climate Action
Acknowledges and supports addressing global climate change via global policy.
- US Public Support for Global Climate Policy
- 70%
- Trump's Inauguration and Paris Agreement Withdrawal
- 2025
- Sample Size of Global Survey
- 40,000+
- Sample Size of EU/US Survey (2023)
- 8,000
- Proposed Carbon Pricing in 2030
- USD 90/ton