Trump climate snub a US leadership retreat
The US-led world order, not climate change, may be the biggest casualty of President Trump's decision to exit the Paris deal.
John Kehoe, North America Correspondent
John Kehoe writes on the economy specialising in North America, monetary policy, markets. Based in Washington, John began his career as an Australian Treasury official before joining The Australian Financial Review in 2008. He has also worked as a sports broadcaster for radio and television.
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