Trump’s foreign aid freeze could prove to be a boon for the world’s authoritarian strongmen
When President Donald Trump froze foreign assistance for 90 days, he argued that such a drastic step was needed to eliminate waste and block what he derides as “woke” spending that doesn’t align with American interests.
US foreign aid freeze is upending global aid and the work of contractors
The extent of the impacts of the Trump administration’s sudden 90-day freeze of almost all foreign aid is still unclear almost a week on, as officials and aid workers overseas try to make sense of which activities must be suspended.
Inside the Chaos, Confusion, and Heartbreak of Trump’s Foreign-Aid Freeze
President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order that called for a 90-day pause on new foreign-aid programs for efficiency and "consistency with U.S. foreign policy." The order got less attention than some of the others he signed that day but may have much more far-reaching effects.
Life deteriorates for displaced Syrians after Trump freezes foreign aid
Daily life for thousands of displaced Syrians deteriorated following President Trump’s freeze on foreign aid. The al-Hol camp in northern Syria relies heavily on U.S. aid for essentials, such as bread,
ANALYSIS: Here’s Some Of The Biggest Foreign Aid Boondoggles Bureaucrats Funded Before Trump Put Things On Ice
While Democrats and corporate media outlets rail against President Donald Trump’s freeze on foreign aid, they fail to mention that
Trump’s Freeze on Foreign Aid Will Make Diseases Surge
President Trump’s sweeping spending freeze on U.S. foreign aid has immediate health consequences, writes Gavin Yamey.
For China, Trump’s Moves Bring Pain, but Also Potential Gains
President Trump’s tariffs hurt China, but his other actions have alienated U.S. allies, giving Beijing an opening to ...
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US Foreign Aid Pause Has Already Done “Irreparable Harm”
Shortly after his inauguration, President Donald Trump signed a flurry of executive orders that signaled his intent to remake ...
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Stop-Work Order on US Foreign Aid Puts China First and America Last
On January 28, after the original publication of this article, Secretary of State Rubio issued an emergency ...
What is USAID? Explaining the US foreign aid agency and why President Trump and Elon Musk want to end it
In its first two weeks, President Donald Trump’s administration has made significant changes to the U.S. Agency for ...
USAID contractors fire staff, face cash crunch as Trump causes chaos in aid world
President Donald Trump's overhaul of U.S. foreign assistance has led to chaos in the aid and development field, leaving ...
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US lawmakers weigh cost of foreign aid freeze in competition with China
U.S. lawmakers Thursday weighed the impact that President Donald Trump's 90-day foreign aid freeze will have on competition with China. Trump signed an executive order within hours of being ...
As humanitarian officials warn people could die as a result of Trump’s foreign aid halt, Rubio issues new waiver
Officials inside and outside of the US government are grappling with the fallout of the Trump administration’s sudden ...
Trump's foreign aid freeze could prove to be boon for world's authoritarian strongmen
President Donald Trump's decision to halt foreign aid for 90 days is argued to eliminate waste but has serious implications ...
China's finance ministry announces tariffs to counter Trump trade moves
China's finance ministry on Tuesday announced a package of tariffs on a range of U.S. products in an immediate response to a ...