He warned that nations relying heavily on renewable energy are “heading toward disaster,” singling out European Union climate policies as examples to avoid. Enter California’s announcement with Brazil, which came with notably suspect timing. “As the Trump administration reverses course on addressing the existential issue of our time, climate change, California and Brazil will collaborate on transformative policies to safeguard natural resources and build a cleaner, healthier future,” Newsom’s announcement said. Brazil, meanwhile, is set to host the U.N.’s Global Climate Conference later this year. Trump also took aim at Brazil and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, known as Lula, during his address.