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Politics · United StatesU.S. to close Winnipeg consulate, shifting duties to Ottawa embassy
The U.S. State Department will close its consulate in Winnipeg, transferring responsibilities to the embassy in Ottawa. The move, announced as a cost-saving measure, has drawn criticism from former staff and Manitoba officials amid ongoing trade tensions with the U.S.
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Politics · United StatesTrump administration to close five US diplomatic posts, reopen others
The US State Department will close five diplomatic missions, including the embassy in Grenada and consulates in Japan and Indonesia, while reopening posts in Libya, Syria and Venezuela. The moves were communicated to Congress by the Trump administration.
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Politics · United StatesState Department notifies Congress of five planned embassy closures
The US State Department has notified Congress of plans to close five diplomatic missions, including an embassy in Grenada and consulates in Japan, Indonesia and Canada, according to Reuters. The closures, proposed during the Trump administration, aim to streamline diplomatic presence but critics warn of risks to US influence.
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