“Far from advancing our priorities, this withdrawal will only undermine U.S. national security and prosperity. Many of the organizations affected support the livelihoods of everyday Americans and U.S. companies, including UN bodies helping to ensure a clean and safe environment, fair global labor and trade standards, and investments in the future of renewable energy. 

“This decision also endangers American lives by undermining organizations that combat threats from foreign terrorists and our global adversaries. Furthermore, it will cede our influence to foreign competitors and diminish our leadership in designing the rules that govern the global digital economy, raising costs for U.S. businesses.