美欠联合国超46亿美元，特朗普：能“轻松解决”联合国财政危机

Core Points - The United Nations is facing a severe financial crisis, with a total membership fee payment rate of only 77% in 2025, leading to a total arrears of $1.56 billion, which has doubled compared to the previous year [1][3] - The UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that existing funds may run out by July 2025, and the current situation is unprecedented compared to past financial crises [3][4] - The United States, as the largest contributor, has not paid its regular budget dues for 2025 and has only contributed 30% of its peacekeeping assessments, with total arrears amounting to approximately $4.64 billion [4][5] Financial Situation - The UN's financial crisis is exacerbated by significant cuts in foreign aid from other major donor countries like the UK and Germany, which further impacts UN operations [3] - The UN has implemented austerity measures, including project spending cuts and hiring freezes, and has drawn from reserve accounts five times since July 2019, with borrowing for 2024 reaching a record $607 million [3][4] - Guterres emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating that the UN is forced to return over $100 million in funds that were never actually received, highlighting the need for all member states to fulfill their financial obligations [4] U.S. Contribution Issues - President Trump claimed he could easily resolve the UN funding issue but did not acknowledge the U.S. arrears, asserting that he could make other countries pay their dues [4][5] - The U.S. Congress passed a bill in July 2025 to withdraw approximately $1 billion in previously approved UN funding, and the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026 terminates funding for UN peacekeeping operations [5] - High-ranking UN officials have warned that if funds run out, the organization may have to scale back its operations or even close its New York headquarters [5]