U.S. State Department Memo Reveals Plans to Restructure USAID
The U.S. State Department has leaked a memorandum revealing that the Trump administration plans to restructure the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), renaming it the U.S. International Humanitarian Assistance and placing it under the jurisdiction of the State Department. This plan may include the adoption of blockchain technology integrated into procurement systems to enhance the security, transparency, and traceability of aid distribution. All resource distributions will be protected and tracked through blockchain technology, fundamentally improving security. It remains unclear whether blockchain will involve the use of cryptocurrencies or stablecoins, or if it will be limited to a digital public ledger.
Massive Layoffs at USAID Under DOGE
After the establishment of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) led by Elon Musk, the first major action taken was against USAID, resulting in massive layoffs and a complete freeze on U.S. foreign aid budgets. Trump’s new foreign aid policy will reorganize USAID while merging the International Trade Administration into the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, transferring politically charged investment programs to a new government department, initiating a comprehensive reform of the U.S. government.
International Relief Projects Fully Regulated by the State Department
Trump’s aides revealed that the U.S. government plans to overhaul USAID, changing its name to U.S. International Humanitarian Assistance, aiming to restructure the U.S. development framework for international assistance. This will impose strict regulations on aid programs related to global health, food security, and disaster response, placing them under the oversight of the State Department.
Restructuring the International Trade Administration to Counter China’s Belt and Road Initiative
The new proposal includes integrating the Millennium Challenge Corporation and the U.S. Trade and Development Agency under the management of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation. The merged entity will focus on promoting private sector investments, particularly in critical areas such as infrastructure, energy, and technology. According to the documents, the new investment measures will form a strong counterbalance to China’s Belt and Road Initiative.
Transferring Politically Charged Projects to State Governments
Trump hopes to transfer all politically charged activities and projects to state governments under the leadership of the State Department, including initiatives aimed at promoting democracy and religious freedom, empowering women’s movements, and combating human trafficking.
Criticism of U.S. Foreign Aid Programs
Many officials and analysts have long criticized the way Washington handles foreign aid programs. Efforts have previously been made to strengthen the roles of the U.S.-Mexico Gulf Cooperation Commission and the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation. However, determining which countries possess sufficient strategic partnership status (Taiwan?) worthy of U.S. investment is not a simple task.
Trump’s Criticism of U.S. Foreign Aid
The Trump administration has strongly criticized the U.S. for funding other countries, claiming that foreign aid programs are inefficient and lack transparency, failing to assist Americans. It particularly disapproves of investment plans in countries that do not commit to helping Americans or rely solely on U.S. aid. Following Trump’s inauguration, many programs that had been cut or frozen in the past could be reinstated, including those aimed at preventing infectious diseases and providing food, with pharmaceuticals and food sourced primarily from American companies or farmers.
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