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.

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      5 hours ago

      They’ll stand by their vote while blaming democrats for the dei hires responsible for their farms getting shut down.

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      7 hours ago

      Ah yes, the Brexiters! Quite an overlap of talking points too. Minus the healthcare, there’s non to speak of in US.

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      14 hours ago

      Those leopards are eating good

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

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        16 minutes ago

        Unlikely. This is food that was going overseas. This could actually bring food prices down while bankrupting farmers. The next few seasons of crops is when we start to starve.