Donald Trump and Scott Bessent opposed climate action targets set by Biden's administration, involving the World Bank and IBRD.

The entities involved

• Donald Trump →

  American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)

  • Trump ended the ceasefire agreement with Iran following recent attacks by Iranian forces.Mon 18:02
  • The Trump administration utilized the Department of Health & Human Services for an AI tool.Mon 18:02
• World Bank →

  international financial institution

  • A program funded by the World Bank and the Togolese Government was formalized in Lomé.Mon 17:12
  • The World Bank announced support for agricultural initiatives as part of its partnership with Togo.Mon 17:12
• Scott Bessent →

  United States Secretary of the Treasury

  • Donald Trump and Scott Bessent commented on the budget, monitoring fiscal health and policy levers during the presidential tenure.Mon 16:08
  • Scott Bessent hosted G20 finance ministers in Asheville, where he announced sanctions on Iran and pressured the G20 to cut off Iran's lifelines.Mon 15:30

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