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Trump lets State Department approve up to $25.9M cluster munitions tech sale to South Korea

Delegation of Authority Under Section 614(a)(2) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961

2 months ago·View on Federal Register

Key Points

  • Trump directs the Secretary of State to decide if a sale of cluster munitions technology to South Korea is vital for U.S. national security.
  • The delegation allows up to $25.9 million in sales under U.S. arms export law, if the required reporting step in the foreign aid law is met.
  • It says the decision and approval can move forward even if other legal limits would normally apply in this area.
  • If approved, this could affect U.S. weapons exports and the U.S.-South Korea security relationship, and may raise concerns about how these weapons are used.
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What Happens Next

Projected impacts based on AI analysis

In the weeks to months after this memo is acted on by the State Department

The Secretary of State completes the required finding that the sale is vital to U.S. national security and authorizes the export (up to $25.9 million).

If approved, the export can move forward, and companies involved can begin fulfilling parts of the order.

Source Information

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Document Type

Presidential Memorandum

Official Title

Delegation of Authority Under Section 614(a)(2) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961

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