Donald Trump has dramatically expanded his retreat from global cooperation, announcing in January 2026 that the United States would withdraw from more than 60 international and United Nations–linked organizations he argues no longer serve US interests. Framed as a defense of sovereignty, the move targets bodies spanning climate policy, human rights, security, development, and science. Supporters call it overdue accountability; critics warn it sidelines Washington from decisions shaping the global economy and security.
Click on to see the major organizations the US has stepped away from, and what each one actually does.