Trump ordered a 90-day pause on all foreign aid in January pending assessments of how projects were consistent with this foreign policy.
: U.S.-funded health projects around the world, including those providing lifesaving care, received termination notices from Washington on Thursday as President Donald Trump’s administration neared completion of a review to ensure grants are aligned with its “America First” policy.
Only weeks later, the administration decided to terminate more than 90% of the programs globally, according to a February 25 court document, including many that were initially covered by waivers such as work tackling HIV as well as wider health programs. UNAIDS, the United Nations agency tackling HIV and AIDS, had its contract with the United States Agency for International Development cancelled, documents reviewed by Reuters showed.
“Secretary Rubio and Deputy Administrator Marocco have determined your award is not aligned with Agency priorities and made a determination that continuing this program is not in the national interest,“ said the notice received by organisations, which was seen by Reuters.
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