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U.S. Aid Workers Laid Off Amid Myanmar Crisis

4/6/2025

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Three U.S. aid workers were abruptly laid off in Myanmar while working on earthquake recovery efforts, underscoring the harsh consequences of the Trump administration's foreign aid cuts. Despite a $9 million pledge, U.S. assistance struggles to take flight, as China and other nations step in to help. Secretary of State Marco Rubio acknowledged the obstacles posed by Myanmar's military regime.

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Three U.S. aid workers were abruptly laid off in Myanmar while working on earthquake recovery efforts, underscoring the harsh consequences of the Trump administration's foreign aid cuts. Despite a $9 million pledge, U.S. assistance struggles to take flight, as China and other nations step in to help. Secretary of State Marco Rubio acknowledged the obstacles posed by Myanmar's military regime.