Trump officials threaten UN budget cuts as US pushes ‘trade over aid’ agenda
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Trump officials are reportedly threatening to cut the UN budget as part of a new "trade over aid" agenda. The US is pushing other countries to join this approach, but the potential impact on UN programs, including those related to women and peace and security, is unclear. It is also uncertain how other countries, including Iran, will respond to the US initiative.
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