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Trump administration cuts 90% of USAID contracts

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The administration of United States President Donald Trump reportedly cut over 90% of the US Agency for International Development's (USAID) foreign aid contracts as well as $57 billion in US assistance, the AP reported, citing an internal memo.

"In total, nearly 5,800 USAID awards were terminated and more than 500 USAID awards were retained," according to the court filing submitted by the administration. Furthermore, it stated that "approximately 4,100 State awards were terminated and approximately 2,700 State awards were retained," though it added that 297 contracts still need to be reviewed.

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