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Trump's Withdrawal from 66 Entities Risks U.S. Pacific Influence

1/8/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced the United States plans to withdraw from 66 international entities, including the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP).
SPREP's director-general said the United States must follow a formal withdrawal process.
A Pacific minister warned that the withdrawal could weaken U.S. influence in the region amid China's growing presence.
New visa restrictions for several Pacific nations entering the United States could further complicate relations.

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced the United States plans to withdraw from 66 international entities, including the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP).
SPREP's director-general said the United States must follow a formal withdrawal process.
A Pacific minister warned that the withdrawal could weaken U.S. influence in the region amid China's growing presence.
New visa restrictions for several Pacific nations entering the United States could further complicate relations.