President Donald Trump may have thought that defunding the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) would only hurt foreigners -- but it turns out he could actually be mistaken.The Washington Post reports that shuttering the agency entirely "threatens billions of dollars the agency spends o...

Summary

Trump’s move to defund USAID is causing unintended consequences for American farmers and businesses.

The Washington Post reports that USAID purchases billions in U.S. agricultural products, with American farms supplying 41% of its food aid.

The funding freeze has already halted $340 million in food shipments, leaving tons of wheat stranded in Houston.

Experts warn this decision directly harms American jobs and businesses, as much of USAID’s aid is administered through U.S.-based organizations employing American workers.

    • @cm0002
      23•3 hours ago

      Those leopards are eating good

      The leopards are becoming obese now, WONT SOMEONE THINK OF THE LEOPARDS

    • @BytemeisterEnglish
      12•3 hours ago

      Unfortunately, we won’t be in the coming months.