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2mo ago

Trump's USAID Freeze Shuts Down Critical Programs, Sparks Global Fallout

The 90-day suspension of USAID funding is causing widespread job losses in the U.S., endangering global health programs, and leaving vulnerable nations scrambling for alternatives.

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Overview

  • President Trump's executive order halting USAID operations for a 90-day review has resulted in over 12,700 job losses among U.S. contractors, with North Carolina particularly affected.
  • The freeze has disrupted lifesaving health programs globally, including HIV treatment and immunization initiatives in Africa, with UNAIDS warning of millions of potential AIDS-related deaths.
  • The European Union and other global donors have stated they cannot fully replace the $72 billion in annual U.S. foreign aid, leaving critical gaps in health, humanitarian, and climate programs.
  • Haiti, heavily reliant on U.S. aid, has seen clinics close, food insecurity worsen, and gang violence increase, with experts warning of long-term destabilization.
  • The freeze has sparked legal challenges, with a federal judge temporarily lifting some restrictions, but uncertainty persists over the future of USAID-funded projects.