President Trump has again withdrawn the U.S. from the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

Why it matters: This is the third UN agency the Trump administration is withdrawing from following decisions earlier this year to leave the World Health Organization and the Human Rights Council. • The move further decreases U.S. footprint and influence in international organizations, and experts say the nation's exit will allow China to increase its influence on the UN system. • The U.S. officially informed UNESCO of the decision on Tuesday, the State Department said. • The U.S. withdrawal will take effect on December 31, 2026. The U.S. will remain a full member of UNESCO until that time, the State Department said.

Behind the scenes: The U.S. move wasn't a surprise.

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