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Presidential Directive to Withdraw from Numerous International Organizations

Original title: Withdrawing the United States From International Organizations, Conventions, and Treaties That Are Contrary to the Interests of the United States

January 7, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This directive significantly alters the United States' role in global governance and climate, economic, and humanitarian cooperation by ending participation in dozens of international bodies.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Federal Executive Agencies

Agencies must cease participation in and funding for the listed international organizations.

International Organizations listed in Section 2

These entities will lose U.S. membership, participation, and financial support.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 7, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

President Donald Trump has issued a memorandum directing federal agencies to withdraw the United States from a specified list of international organizations, conventions, and treaties. This action follows a review process initiated by Executive Order 14199, with the administration determining that continued participation in these entities is contrary to U.S. interests.

Key Facts

  • The memorandum mandates withdrawal from 35 non-UN organizations and 31 UN-affiliated entities.
  • The directive is based on a review process initiated by Executive Order 14199 on February 4, 2025.
  • Agencies are instructed to cease participation and funding to these entities as soon as possible, to the extent permitted by law.
  • The Secretary of State is tasked with providing additional implementation guidance to federal agencies.

Why It Matters

This directive significantly alters the United States' role in global governance and climate, economic, and humanitarian cooperation by ending participation in dozens of international bodies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which organizations is the United States leaving?
The U.S. is withdrawing from a wide range of groups including the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the UN Population Fund, the International Renewable Energy Agency, and various UN commissions and offices.
Does this order take effect immediately?
The memorandum directs agencies to take steps to withdraw 'as soon as possible,' consistent with applicable law and the availability of .

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Broad Institutional Decoupling

The document formalizes a comprehensive withdrawal from both climate-focused and humanitarian-focused international bodies simultaneously.

United NationsIntergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

Connected Entities

bill_numberExecutive Order 14199“The foundational order that mandated the review of international organizations.”Map →
personSecretary of State“Responsible for conducting the review and providing implementation guidance.”Map →
organizationUnited Nations“The primary international body from which the U.S. is withdrawing support for va”Map →
personDonald Trump“President of the United States who issued the memorandum.”Map →

Sources

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www.federalregister.gov

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  • Controversy90
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  • Entertainment40
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