The Trump administration has made a final decision to cancel most U.S. foreign aid contracts, cutting more than 90% of USAID’s projects and slashing $60 billion in global assistance.
📌 What’s Happening?
- Nearly 5,800 USAID contracts and 4,100 State Department programs canceled
- Projects tied to diversity, equity, and inclusion were among those axed
- The move has thrown global humanitarian relief efforts into chaos
- Aid groups warn they will shut down within days if funding isn’t restored
đź“Ś Why Does This Matter?
- USAID helps 130 countries with food, medicine, and crisis relief
- Over 1,600 staff have already lost their jobs
- Legal battles are intensifying, with judges accusing Trump of defying court orders
📌 What’s Next?
The administration is fighting to pause court rulings that demand payments be made. Meanwhile, aid groups, refugees, and those in crisis face uncertain futures.
