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US Cuts UN Budget by $570 Million Amid Reforms

1/18/2026

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The United States reduced the United Nations budget by $570 million in line with U.S. President Donald Trump’s directive to streamline the organization.
Mike Waltz, the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, announced a 15.2% cut from the previous year.
The cuts include $110 million for the UN Secretariat and $160 million for field missions.
They cited $340 million spent on conferences in 2024 to urge reform of the UN's compensation system.

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The United States reduced the United Nations budget by $570 million in line with U.S. President Donald Trump’s directive to streamline the organization.
Mike Waltz, the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, announced a 15.2% cut from the previous year.
The cuts include $110 million for the UN Secretariat and $160 million for field missions.
They cited $340 million spent on conferences in 2024 to urge reform of the UN's compensation system.