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Donald Trump administration slashes 90% of USAID foreign aid contracts, documents reveal

IndiaTimes Wednesday, 26 February 2025 ()
The Trump administration is making significant reductions to foreign aid contracts, slashing over 90% of USAID contracts and cutting $60 billion in global assistance. This decision follows a 90-day review of international aid programmes by USAID and the State Department. The cuts leave few projects intact, prompting legal efforts by advocates to preserve them.
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