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Palau Signs U.S. Deal to Accept Up to 75 Migrants for $7.5 Million

The arrangement reflects a broader Trump administration strategy of third‑country relocations and comes with U.S. commitments for a new hospital plus targeted pension and law‑enforcement support.

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Palau President Surangel Whipps has agreed to accept third-party migrants from the United States.

Overview

  • Palau’s minister of state Gustav Aitaro and U.S. ambassador Joel Ehrendreich signed the agreement at a formal ceremony this week.
  • Palau will vet arrivals individually through a national working group, and those accepted have not been charged with crimes.
  • The relocated individuals would be allowed to live and work in Palau, which officials say could help address local labor shortages.
  • The package includes $7.5 million for public services along with U.S. pledges to build a hospital, provide $6 million for pension reforms, and add $2 million for law‑enforcement initiatives.
  • The announcement followed a call between President Surangel Whipps Jr. and Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau, and it advances U.S. efforts to use third‑country arrangements despite earlier pushback from Palauan traditional leaders.