United Nations officials await confirmation on how much of the nearly $4 billion owed by the United States will be paid, as the world body faces potential financial collapse. Secretary-General António Guterres warned that without payment or reforms, the UN could run out of cash by July, threatening its global operations.

The Trump administration owes $2.196 billion to the UN's regular budget, including $767 million for this year, plus $1.8 billion for peacekeeping operations. US Ambassador Mike Waltz confirmed plans for a significant down payment within weeks, though the final amount remains undetermined.

95% of arrears to the UN's regular budget comes from the United States, which paid nothing in 2025 and withdrew from multiple UN agencies. With nearly 60 countries already paying their dues, the US payment status directly impacts the UN's financial stability and its ability to function as an international body.