Work on crippling aid

• U.S. President Donald Trump’s foreign policy has been marked by withdrawal from international commitments, including the WHO and the Paris Accord.

• The decision to freeze foreign assistance will disrupt global aid structures and have severe consequences for millions relying on U.S. assistance.

• Trump imposed a 90-day freeze on foreign assistance on his first day in office, citing inefficiencies and ideological opposition to USAID.

• The administration ordered the rapid repatriation of overseas USAID personnel within 30 days.

• USAID, established in 1961, provided global humanitarian and development aid.

• The freeze risks leaving millions without food, medical assistance, and critical resources.

• The decision reflects an inward-looking approach that dismisses the interconnectedness of global affairs.