The administration of United States President Donald Trump has pledged an extra $1.8bn in humanitarian funding to the United Nations. But the amount announced on Thursday remains far short of past US commitments to humanitarian aid, which totalled as high as $17bn in fiscal year 2022. Recommended Stories list of 3 items list 1 of 3 Why is the US seeking UN help to open Hormuz after undermining it? list 2 of 3 US issues new Cuba sanctions as UN experts warn of ‘energy starvation’ list 3 of 3 Federal judge blocks US sanctions against UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese end of list Still, the Trump administration sought to frame that smaller sum as evidence of its push for greater government efficiency. Mike Waltz, the US ambassador to the UN, described Trump’s goal as ”bringing transparency to how American tax dollars are being used for humanitarian aid”.…