The Trump administration's recent freeze on foreign aid has raised concerns about its effects on global disease control, counter-terrorism, and humanitarian efforts. As the world's largest humanitarian donor, the U.S.'s withdrawal from international aid could harm its reputation as a reliable partner. Under this freeze, a review of all federal assistance programs is taking place, although emergency food programs and military aid to Israel and Egypt remain unaffected. The situation has led to confusion in the humanitarian sector, prompting Secretary of State Marco Rubio to sign waivers for essential life-saving assistance, while excluding non-essential programs.
The U.S. government is the single largest humanitarian donor in the world, according to the United Nations. The foreign aid freeze undermines the U.S.' standing as a reliable and credible partner for its allies when they face crises.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that he had signed an additional waiver for "life-saving humanitarian assistance," which would not include areas targeted by the Trump administration.
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