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.
The purpose of government is to funnel taxpayer money into the hands of the rich, and to enforce laws against the poor, duh.
The purpose of the government is to ensure nobody can say “woke” stuff, apparently.
(“Woke” meaning “anything the far right don’t like”, apparently)