"Biden's Path to Climate Leadership: Unveiling the Smoking Gun at COP28"

The Biden administration's climate plan, codified in federal law, aims to demonstrate the United States' commitment to fighting climate change. However, the plan's focus on domestic manufacturing and job creation, along with emissions-cutting, has raised concerns among other countries and may hinder global cooperation. The plan could be improved by addressing the mixing of objectives and reducing trade protectionism. By easing protectionist rules, promoting trade relationships with alternative sources of critical components, and sharing climate-related technology, the United States can encourage global decarbonization and signal its commitment to international cooperation. Additionally, incentives to develop advanced technologies under the plan could accelerate global adoption and reduce non-U.S. carbon dioxide emissions. The United States should emphasize its commitment to investing in and sharing new technologies to facilitate a global green transition.