President Trump issued an executive order to re-evaluate all foreign aid to align with his new foreign policy priorities, resulting in a suspension of new funding by Secretary of State Marco Rubio pending review. The State Department directive also halted funding for existing programs, with exceptions for military aid to Israel and Egypt and emergency food aid. UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed concern over the aid freeze, calling for exemptions to ensure continued support for vulnerable communities and urging constructive engagement with the US on development assistance.
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The EU doesn’t need a deal with Trump
Ursula von der Leyen is meeting Donald Trump in Scotland to discuss trade as tariff deadlines approach, drawing insights from her recent summits with Japan and China. The article argues that the EU should not concede to US pressures, highlighting the unpredictable nature of Trump's negotiations and suggesting that both the US and EU have more to lose than appears. Want More Context? 🔎
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