United States to Pay United Nations Dues
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Feb 07, 2026 · Last updated Feb 08, 2026
The announcement of an initial payment by the United States to the United Nations is expected to alleviate immediate financial concerns for the United Nations, potentially stabilizing its operations. This development could positively impact the perception of international cooperation, which has been strained under the Donald Trump administration.
The United States, the largest debtor to the United Nations, announced it will make an initial payment towards the billions of dollars it owes to the United Nations in the coming weeks. This comes after António Guterres, the United Nations Secretary-General, warned of an 'imminent financial collapse' due to unpaid fees. Mike Waltz, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, stressed the need for continued reforms within the United Nations, supporting Guterres' UN80 reform effort. The United States owes $2.19 billion to the regular United Nations budget, an additional $2.4 billion for peacekeeping missions, and $43.6 million for United Nations tribunals. President Donald Trump recently signed a spending bill that includes $3.1 billion for U.S. dues to the United Nations and other international organizations. The United States has historically fallen behind on payments, with arrears growing substantially during the Trump presidency, which also saw the United States retreat from multilateralism and slash voluntary funding to United Nations agencies, including moving to exit the World Health Organization.
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