03.05.2025 10:44
In the United States, the Donald Trump administration plans to cut $163 billion in non-defense spending in its budget proposal for the fiscal year 2026. Meanwhile, defense and homeland security expenditures are expected to see a significant increase.
In the United States, the Donald Trump administration aims to cut $163 billion in non-defense spending in its budget proposal for the fiscal year 2026. The White House submitted the budget proposal, which includes government spending for the fiscal year 2026 starting on October 1, to the U.S. Congress.
THERE WILL BE A $163 BILLION CUT
In Trump's first budget proposal of his second presidential term, a reduction of $163 billion in non-defense discretionary spending is anticipated compared to the fiscal year 2025, which ends on September 30. During this period, non-defense discretionary spending is targeted to be reduced to $557 billion, representing a 22.6% cut compared to the current quarter. The budget proposal outlines Trump's spending and political priorities, with planned cuts in spending for climate change, diversity, equity, and inclusion projects, international aid programs, federal education programs, certain health funds, environmental protection, and climate research funds, as well as housing assistance programs.
SPENDING ON DEFENSE AND BORDER SECURITY WILL INCREASE
The budget proposal anticipates a 13% increase in defense spending and a 65% increase in homeland security spending compared to the fiscal year 2025. For the fiscal year 2026, $1.01 trillion is allocated for defense spending, while a commitment of $175 billion is made for the Department of Homeland Security budget to fully secure the country's borders.