Foreign policy of the United States facts for kids

The foreign policy of the United States is how the United States deals with other countries around the world. It's like a plan for how the U.S. government, businesses, and even regular people should act when they interact with foreign nations.

The U.S. is a very powerful country globally. This is because it has a huge economy and spends a lot on its military. Its economy is one of the biggest in the world. The U.S. military is also very strong. It can be sent to protect places important to U.S. interests.

Who Makes U.S. Foreign Policy?

The President's Role in Foreign Policy

The President of the United States has the most authority over foreign policy. They make the big decisions about how the U.S. will interact with other countries.

The Secretary of State's Job

The U.S. Secretary of State is like the main diplomat for the country. This person is in charge of talking and working with other nations. They handle diplomacy and try to build good relationships. Currently, Antony Blinken is the U.S. Secretary of State.

Congress and Foreign Affairs

The United States House Committee on Foreign Affairs helps guide foreign policy. This group works to control nuclear technology. They also help create trade relationships with other countries. Plus, they protect American businesses and citizens abroad.

What Are the Goals of U.S. Foreign Policy?

U.S. foreign policy aims to figure out what is best for the country. It also includes the plans to reach these goals. The main goals are to make the world more secure and democratic. The U.S. also wants a world where everyone can do well. These goals are for the benefit of both Americans and people worldwide.

Debates About U.S. Foreign Policy

U.S. foreign policy and foreign aid are often discussed. People both inside and outside the U.S. have different opinions. Some praise it, while others criticize it.

Images for kids

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  Allies of World War II at the Yalta Conference: Winston Churchill, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Joseph Stalin

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  President Richard Nixon went to China to open friendly relations and meet Chinese Communist Party Chairman Mao Zedong in 1972.

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  President Donald Trump and his Western allies from G7 and NATO.

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  A U.S. soldier stands guard duty near a burning oil well in the Rumaila oil field, Iraq, April 2003

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  U.S. Air Force Special Tactics Commandos training with Jordanian special operations forces

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  Indonesian President Suharto with U.S. President Gerald Ford in Jakarta on December 6, 1975, one day before the Indonesian invasion of East Timor.

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  Public opinion on the US (2022)

See also

In Spanish: Política exterior de Estados Unidos para niños