News Exercise #289

1 On what two issues was the US at odds with the rest of the G20?
2 What has the UK pledged regarding the first of those issues?
3 What is the hope regarding the US and the second issue?

Answers:
1 On what two issues was the US at odds with the rest of the G20?
The Paris 2015 Climate Accords and the JCBOA (Joint Comprehensive Plan Of Action) nuclear deal.
2 What has the UK pledged regarding the first of those issues?
May said that the UK has pledged to a carbon net zero emission by 2050.
3 What is the hope regarding the US and the second issue?
It is hoped that the US will return to the agreement, perhaps under a different administration.