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One of the most contentious policies is Trump’s freeze on all USAID, which has notably impacted countries relying on U.S. assistance. The aid freeze affected 141 nations, with Ukraine feeling the brunt, experiencing a dramatic drop in assistance from $16 billion in 2023 to $6 billion in the following year. This move underscores a diplomatic tactic aimed at redirecting the flow of U.S. aid in alignment with Trump’s broader national security objectives.