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Trump administration closes five foreign consulates
The Trump administration announced plans to close five smaller U.S. diplomatic missions in Grenada, Japan, Indonesia, Canada, and Cameroon, citing annual cost savings of $4.4 million. These closures are part of a broader strategic shift in U.S. diplomatic presence globally.
Trump administrationU.S. State DepartmentJapanIndonesiaCanada
2026-08-04
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