How is it a terrible deal for America?
Because the American taxpayer (well, those who
actually pay the taxes in this country) would be footing the bill for a social experiment that changes as people with agendas (and personal gain) change into power. Do you honestly believe that this treaty (which never was ratified in Congress) would be paid for by the other countries? Especially by the one country that creates the largest pollution issue in the world (China)?
Yeah, didn't think so.
Just because we are one of the richest countries in the world doesn't mean we have to support the rest of the world for
their social experiments.