US pays about $160m towards nearly $4bn in UN dues
Al Jazeera
President Trump has slashed foreign aid and repeatedly criticised the United Nations for failing to meet its goals.
The United Nations announced that the United States has paid approximately $160m towards its nearly $4bn in outstanding dues.
The payment goes towards the UN’s regular operating budget, according to spokesman Stephane Dujarric.
But the shortfall comes as the administration of US President Donald Trump has openly questioned its commitment to the UN and has slashed money earmarked for the international body.
Still, on Thursday, Trump appeared to endorse funding the UN during the inaugural meeting of his Board of Peace in Washington, DC.
“We’re going to help them money-wise, and we’re going to make sure the United Nations is viable,” Trump said. “And I think it’s going to eventually live up to its potential. That will be a big day.”
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