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U.S. Response Lags After Myanmar's Deadly Earthquake

4/5/2025

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In the wake of the devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar on March 28, 2023, the U.S. response fell short, sending only a minimal assessment team. With the Trump administration's cuts to USAID stifling disaster relief, nations like China and Russia seized the opportunity to step in, leaving many questioning America's commitment to global leadership. Tragically, over 3,300 lives were lost in the catastrophe.

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In the wake of the devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar on March 28, 2023, the U.S. response fell short, sending only a minimal assessment team. With the Trump administration's cuts to USAID stifling disaster relief, nations like China and Russia seized the opportunity to step in, leaving many questioning America's commitment to global leadership. Tragically, over 3,300 lives were lost in the catastrophe.