The United States has confirmed it will not send any high-level officials to the upcoming COP30 climate talks in Brazil, marking a significant departure from global climate diplomacy. A White House official, speaking anonymously, stated on Saturday that President Donald Trump is prioritizing energy partnerships and fossil fuel development over participation in the international climate conference, scheduled from November 10 to 21 in Belem. This decision aligns with Trump’s broader agenda of promoting fossil fuels, exemplified by his withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement earlier this year.