The Trump administration announced plans to eliminate over 90% of US Agency for International Development (USAID) foreign aid contracts, totaling $60 billion in cuts to US global assistance. This decision follows a review of foreign aid programs ordered by President Trump and aligns with his push to shrink the size of the federal government.

Axar.az, citing Times of Israel, reports that thousands of USAID projects, including those tackling global health issues like HIV/AIDS and Ebola, have been suspended or canceled, drawing criticism from nonprofits, global organizations, and lawmakers.

Despite a temporary court order to lift the freeze on foreign aid, the administration proceeded with mass contract terminations, a move described as an attempt to bypass the court’s mandate. The cuts are part of broader changes to USAID and State Department operations, aiming to reduce waste and refocus efforts on advancing American interests.

The decision has raised alarms about the potential impact on global health, food security, and anti-terrorism efforts. A coalition of US businesses and organizations has called for greater transparency, while a federal judge's ruling to unblock aid remains temporarily on hold, awaiting further Supreme Court review.