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Trump Administration Cuts 90% Of USAID Foreign Aid Contracts

President Donald Trump throws pens used to sign executive orders to the crowd during an indoor Presidential Inauguration parade event in Washington, Jan. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

In a surprising move, the Trump administration has decided to slash 90% of USAID's foreign aid contracts, sparking outrage among health groups and non-governmental organizations. This decision, following a 90-day spending review announced by President Donald Trump, will have far-reaching consequences on humanitarian programs worldwide.

InterAction, a coalition of NGOs in the United States, warned that the funding cuts would lead to dire consequences such as hunger, disease, and other life-threatening situations for millions of people. The termination of some $60 billion in overall aid and assistance by the Trump administration is expected to impact around 10,000 USAID contracts with NGOs and other organizations, effectively crippling American foreign assistance.

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