27.01.2025 06:50
It has been announced that all foreign aid funded by the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development has been halted. In a written statement from the U.S. Department of State, it was reported that the cuts in payments were made for evaluation purposes.
It has been announced that all foreign aid funded by the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has been suspended.
THE REASON HAS BEEN REVEALED
According to a written statement from the U.S. Department of State, all current foreign aid funded through the Department and USAID has been suspended. The statement indicated that the cuts in payments to foreign countries were made to evaluate the efficiency of the aid programs and their alignment with U.S. foreign policy.
"SPENDING MUST BENEFIT THE AMERICAN PEOPLE"
The statement emphasized that reviewing and restructuring the aid is a "moral obligation," highlighting that the expenditures should benefit the American people.
TRUMP SIGNED THE DECREE
U.S. President Donald Trump signed a decree regarding foreign aid immediately after taking office on January 21.
The decree noted that all ministries and agencies responsible for U.S. foreign development aid programs would cut payments to foreign countries, and a 90-day review period was initiated to assess the program's alignment with U.S. foreign policy.
U.S. foreign development aid encompasses economic, social, technical, and humanitarian assistance to other countries.