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U.S. Pays $725 Million to UN, Avoids 2027 Vote Loss

By Drooid · Sep 17, 2026, 12:23 AM UTC · How we work

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The United States paid $725 million to the United Nations, reducing arrears and preserving its General Assembly vote.
UN also received $102 million from the United States for peacekeeping operations.
UN spokesperson Farhan Haq said the United States still owes $1.312 billion but avoids Article 19 voting loss for 2027.
President Donald Trump criticized the UN and cut funding to many agencies while shrinking federal spending.

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The United States paid $725 million to the United Nations, reducing arrears and preserving its General Assembly vote.
UN also received $102 million from the United States for peacekeeping operations.
UN spokesperson Farhan Haq said the United States still owes $1.312 billion but avoids Article 19 voting loss for 2027.
President Donald Trump criticized the UN and cut funding to many agencies while shrinking federal spending.