Although de jure sovereign, the F.S. Micronesia is bound by a Compact of Free Association with the United States, which provides it with "substantial financial support".
Meskipun berdaulat secara de jure, N.F. Mikronesia menjalin Asosiasi Kerjasama Bebas dengan Amerika Serikat, yang memberikan "dukungan finansial substansial" kepada Mikronesia.