The Trump administration has fulfilled only about 20 percent of its obligation to pay the $90 million owed to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW). This failure to pay the agreed amount risks undermining the global effort to control chemical weapons.
As of October 2026, the administration’s decision to withhold tens of millions of dollars affects the organization’s ability to eliminate chemical weapons in countries like Syria and track their use in conflict zones, including Ukraine and Sudan. This information comes from individuals knowledgeable about the situation.
A civil defense member uses an oxygen mask after a chemical attack in the town of Khan Sheikhoun, located in the rebel-held Idlib province of Syria, on April 4, 2017. This image highlights the ongoing threat of chemical weapons in volatile regions. The OPCW plays a crucial role in monitoring and combating the use of these dangerous weapons.