Trump suspends US foreign aid for 90 days pending ‘American values’ review

Trump suspends US foreign aid for 90 days pending ‘American values’ review

[South China Morning Post] - 01/21/2025

While the affect on specific programmes remains unclear, the move signals a shift in foreign aid policy under the Trump administration.



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