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U.S. Cuts Diplomatic Posts Globally | Winnipeg News
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The Trump administration is shutting down five U.S. diplomatic posts worldwide, including in Japan, Indonesia, Cameroon, Grenada, and Winnipeg, Canada — a move aimed at saving $4.4 million annually by trimming small, under-staffed operations. While Winnipeg’s post focused on trade, local leaders lament its closure as a missed opportunity, despite U.S. investments in trade offices. The State Department insists this reflects smart resource management, shifting Winnipeg’s duties to Ottawa. Meanwhile, the U.S. is expanding its footprint in Venezuela, Syria, and Libya, where new leadership has opened doors — a sharp contrast to the shuttering of a post that had served Canada for over a century.
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