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USAID shutdown: What does it mean for the world? - Caribbean News Global

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By FocusEconomics In January, president Trump signed an executive order to halt USAID operations for 90 days; it remains unclear whether the agency will resume work or face a permanent shutdown. Below is an analysis of the global economic and political impact. USAID in a nutshell USAID accounts for 40 percent of global foreign aid, focusing on supporting low- and lower-middle-income economies. The agency has long served as a tool of US soft powe…

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What Dismantling USAID Means For Climate & Environment

If the Trump administration is able to gut USAID as intended, global climate mitigation efforts could be in jeopardy. Credit: Staff Sgt. Keith James / U.S. Air Force, FlickrCC. Dear EarthTalk: What does USAID do for climate and environment and how will that change now if President Trump is allowed to dismantle the agency? —James C., via email The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has been a leader in global environmental efforts,…

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