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European Nations Pledge $15M Amid U.S. Funding Cuts

3/23/2025

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Three European nations have pledged $15 million to USAID for vital development projects, yet funding was abruptly slashed during the Trump administration, leaving many programs, including WE4F that aids vulnerable farmers, in limbo. Swedish, Norwegian, and Dutch officials are frustrated, fearing these cuts could tarnish the U.S.'s reputation as a dependable ally.

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Three European nations have pledged $15 million to USAID for vital development projects, yet funding was abruptly slashed during the Trump administration, leaving many programs, including WE4F that aids vulnerable farmers, in limbo. Swedish, Norwegian, and Dutch officials are frustrated, fearing these cuts could tarnish the U.S.'s reputation as a dependable ally.