The US State Department said the above provisions will take effect immediately. According to Reuters, this move can cut billions of US dollars around the world. The United States is the largest global aid sponsor. In the fiscal year 2023, the United States disbursed US $ 72 billion from foreign aid.
American soldiers transported humanitarian assistance packages to the people of Gaza on May 5
The move took place after US President Donald Trump ordered a pause to wait for the efficiency and consistency in his foreign policy. Earlier, President Trump issued an order to suspend foreign aid programs for 90 days on January 20.
“The existing foreign aid allocation does not match the interests of the US and in many cases going against American values and causing instability for world peace by promoting ideas overseas. Going directly to the harmonious and stable relationships internally and between countries, “President Donald Trump’s decree stated the reason for suspending foreign development support programs.
According to Reuters, the telegraph was approved by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the decree will be exempted for Israel and Egypt. There is no other country mentioned in the telegram, including Ukraine.
Politico said US officials were extremely concerned about ignoring Ukraine aid – who considered Kyiv’s support for Kyiv to be essential to deal with Moscow.
Reuters quoted an unnamed source: “The freezing of these international aids will make US international partners seek other sponsorship partners – be it competitors and rivals. – To fill the gap and replace the influence of the US if the situation of suspension is prolonged. “
A senior official of the US International Development Agency (USAID) said: “The organizations will have to stop all activities, including all health services to save people, HIV/AIDS, nutrition, her health. Mothers and children, all agricultural work, all support of organizations “.
In another development, the US Department of Home Affairs on January 24 said that it has officially changed the name of the Mexican Gulf to the US Gulf. “Under the direction of the President, Mexico Gulf will be officially called the US Gulf and the highest mountain peak in North America will once again called Mckinley Mountain,” according to Reuters quoted the notice of the US Department of Home Affairs.
President Trump ordered the renaming of the above places as part of the series of executive actions after taking office on January 20.
The US Department of Home Affairs said: “These changes reaffirm the country’s commitment in preserving the majestic American heritage and ensuring that future generations of Americans will honor the heritage of heroes. and the country’s historical property “.
