The United States will not send any high-level officials to the COP30 climate talks scheduled for November 10-21 in Brazil, according to a White House official. This decision aligns with President Trump's focus on promoting fossil fuel partnerships globally, following his withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement for a second time. While fewer than 60 world leaders have confirmed their attendance, including leaders from France, Germany, and China, over 100 state and local U.S. leaders are expected to participate. These local leaders represent a significant portion of the U.S. population and emissions, indicating a commitment to climate action at the local level despite the federal government's stance. The absence of high-level U.S. representation raises concerns about the country's role in international climate negotiations and the potential for further withdrawal from global climate agreements.