U.S. Officials Say Trump Clearly Expressed Desire to Reach a New Nuclear Arms Control Treaty

Source: Global Times
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On the 6th, a reporter from the General Station learned that Thomas DiNanno, the U.S. Deputy Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security, stated at the Geneva Disarmament Conference that extending the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty would not benefit the United States or the world, as it has flaws.

DiNanno indicated that President Trump has made it clear that he hopes to reach a new treaty on nuclear weapons control. (General Station reporter Zhang Yingzhe)

Classification
Region
Europe
Analytical Domain
Strategic
Primary Category
Political-Military
SALUTE Report
Activity
U.S. officials state that President Trump has expressed a desire to reach a new nuclear arms control treaty.
Location
Geneva
Unit
U.S. Department of State
Time
Recent
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Summary

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Thomas DiNanno stated at the Geneva disarmament conference that President Trump has expressed a desire to establish a new treaty regarding nuclear arms control. DiNanno criticized the existing New START treaty, claiming it is flawed and not beneficial for the U.S. or the world.

Key Facts
  • U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Thomas DiNanno spoke at the Geneva disarmament conference.
  • Trump has clearly stated his desire for a new treaty on nuclear weapons control.
  • DiNanno criticized the extension of the New START treaty as flawed.