According to above 700 signatories to the letter The freezing of almost all abroad aid by the Trump administration on 20 January besides threatens American diplomats. At the same time, it puts the lives of millions of people abroad who depend on the aid of the United States.
US president Donald Trump, implementing the American First program, ordered a 90-day break in the provision of all abroad aid. It besides halted USID operations worldwide, threatening the supply of life-saving food and medical assistance and bringing chaos into global humanitarian activities.
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‘Freezing of life-saving aid has already caused irreversible harm and suffering to millions of people worldwide. abroad aid is not a charity. It is simply a strategical tool that stabilises regions, prevents conflicts and promotes US interests," the letter's authors argue.
Reuters noted that in taxation year 2023 the US donated $72 billion in aid worldwide. This includes women's wellness in conflict zones, access to clean water, HIV/AIDS treatment, energy safety and anti-corruption activities. The administration decided to destruct support for 5800 different projects worth $54 billion.
The U.S. ultimate Court did not agree on Wednesday to Washington's suspension of payments to abroad aid organizations for work they have already done. He thus upheld the decision of the territory justice ordering the immediate transfer of payments to counterparties.
