As of 21 August 2026, the Trump administration began the process to transfer $725 million to the United Nations toward the US's substantial debt to the organization, according to a congressional notification reviewed by Reuters.
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EXCLUSIVE: US plans $725 million payment towards its large UN debt Reuters
WASHINGTON/GENEVA, Aug 21 - The Trump administration has started the process to transfer $725 million to the United Nations, a congressional notification seen by Reuters showed, a move aid experts said was a welcome step towards paying billions in dues owed.