Axios reported that the Trump administration has cut about $20 million in grants related to subscriptions with Springer Nature, which publishes many prestigious journals. While the NIH initially claimed no contracts were terminated, the Department of Health and Human Services later stated that all agreements with Springer Nature are inactive. The NIH insisted that access for its staff remains uninterrupted, promoting the use of scientific resources. Meanwhile, a spokesperson for Springer Nature emphasized ongoing good relations with U.S. federal agencies, indicating no significant impact on their operations or customer relationships.
The Trump administration has reportedly cut about $20 million in grants for subscriptions to Springer Nature, affecting access to critical academic journals.
NIH assures personnel that access to Springer Nature journals remains uninterrupted while HHS claims all contracts with Springer Nature are terminated.
Springer Nature has maintained positive relationships with U.S. federal agencies, explaining that there are no material changes impacting their customers.
The situation highlights tension between government funding priorities and access to scientific literature amid claims that taxpayer dollars are wasted on certain subscriptions.
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