New US Embassy denigrated by Trump opens in London
By GREGORY KATZ, ASSOCIATED PRESS LONDON — Jan 16, 2018, 5:54 AM ET
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U.S. officials say the new embassy cost $1 billion (1.38 billion pounds) and was paid for entirely with money raised by the sale of other U.S. government properties in London.
The new building, with its distinctive cube shape, is nearly twice as large as the Grosvenor Square facility. It is the single most expensive embassy building ever built by the United States.
Robert Johnson, appointed by Trump as U.S. ambassador to Britain, called the new energy-efficient embassy a "bargain" during a pre-opening tour for journalists last month. He said the embassy, which does not have a perimeter fence, is both welcoming and secure.
There were no ceremonies to mark the official opening of the facility Tuesday.
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