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US State Department plans rare closure of 5 foreign consulates

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The U.S. State Department is planning to close five foreign consulates in Canada, Japan, Indonesia, and Cameroon. This move, which has not been officially confirmed, is described as a rare downsizing of America's global diplomatic presence. While some argue for increased efficiency and cost-effectiveness, critics express concern that these closures could weaken American leadership and create opportunities for adversaries like China and Russia. AI

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US State Department plans rare closure of 5 foreign consulates

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    US State Department to close consulates in Canada, Japan and Indonesia, sources say

    The US State Department has notified Congress that it plans to close five foreign missions in a rare downsizing of America’s global diplomatic footprint, according to people familiar with the notice. In the notice sent to some congressional committees late last week, the State De…

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