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.

  • ubergeek@lemmy.todayEnglish
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    3 hours ago

    Well, if they don’t turn around, they become far less effectual when dirt poor, thanks to the system they created. And the poorer they are, the faster they die off.

    If you won’t pay for their education my attitude is don’t complain about their politics and try your best not to complain about their intelligence.

    We already do pay for their education. What do you think the Department of Ed does? Title IX funding? It comes from blue states.

    I try to have compassion

    I’ll have compassion for them, once they stop being class traitors.