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U.N. Calls US $4 B Dues Non-Negotiable

5/1/2026

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  • U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the United States’ unpaid assessed contributions are non-negotiable.
  • The United States owes more than $4 billion and has paid only about $160 million.
  • U.S. notes request reforms including a pension overhaul, reduced senior staff travel, and a 10 % cut to some peacekeeping missions.
  • The United States also wants to block China from sending tens of millions of dollars annually to the secretary-general’s discretionary fund.