Trump Administration Shuts Down USAID, Triggering Global Humanitarian Crisis

The abrupt closure of the U.S. international aid agency halts critical programs, displaces thousands of employees, and threatens millions of lives worldwide.

• President Donald Trump signed a decree on January 20, 2025, to suspend U.S. foreign aid, leading to the shutdown of USAID on February 3, 2025.
• The closure impacts over 120 countries, halting humanitarian programs and leaving millions without essential food, medical aid, and disaster relief.
• Nearly 90% of USAID's 10,000 employees face layoffs, with thousands of overseas workers ordered to return to the U.S. within 30 days, creating widespread uncertainty and upheaval.
• The suspension of USAID funding disrupts over 30 critical clinical trials globally, including HIV vaccine research and treatments for malaria, cholera, and tuberculosis.
• Experts warn the dismantling of USAID undermines U.S. global influence, creates opportunities for geopolitical rivals like China, and risks future global health crises reaching the U.S.

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