"We hope that the federal authorities will join us. The aim is to make progress together, not to return literally to the age of coal," Environment Minister Sharon Dijksma told national Radio1.
The move was announced after Trump yesterday declared the end of a "war on coal", moving to curb rules that underpin American emissions targets and a major global climate accord.
The consequences of Trump's decision "are damaging," Dijksma said, adding that "the United States remains the world's second largest polluter and must live up to its responsibilities".
But the decision has triggered an outcry from many countries, including China which urged the US to honour its commitments to the landmark 2015 Paris deal aimed at setting targets for greenhouse gas emissions to help tackle climate change.
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"Many American states are ready to work with new partners, including those in Europe," Dijskma said.
"That's why we want to organise with them, and Canada and other countries, a conference in the United States under the slogan 'ClimateFirst'."
"The main question is, are we really going to do something about the climate? Are we going to fulfil the promises made to our children and grandchildren in Paris," asked Dijksma. She did not specify where or when the conference might be organised or what topics would be discussed.
She insisted however there was no link to an earlier Dutch government move this year to set up a fund dubbed "She Decides" after the Trump adminstration voted to halt US funds to overseas groups which help women access abortions. The Dutch-led fund has already gathered 181 million euros in donations.