The United States will limit its United Nations humanitarian funding to $2 billion, marking a steep reduction from annual contributions that previously reached as high as $17 billion, US officials said.
The move reflects President Donald Trump’s broader push to scale back foreign aid and force reforms within the UN system.
US pledges $2 billion for UN humanitarian aid as Trump slashes funding, warns agencies to 'adapt or die'https://t.co/HxsL7FPZZX
— Hindustan Times (@htTweets) December 29, 2025
The funding will be placed into a central pool to support select crises, with 17 countries initially prioritized, including Ukraine, Syria, Bangladesh, and Haiti.
US officials said the administration wants stronger oversight and streamlined leadership across UN agencies. Afghanistan and Palestine were excluded, with Gaza-related aid expected to fall under a separate US plan.
The cuts come as the United Nations warns of historic funding shortfalls. The UN has appealed for $23 billion for 2026, citing shrinking Western support.
The US will contribute only $2bn in UN humanitarian assistance, a sharp contrast to up to $17bn in recent years. Trump continues to downsize the country's role in foreign aid https://t.co/I3598GolrO pic.twitter.com/2CGvmWyXok
— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) December 29, 2025
Aid groups say reductions have already led to rising hunger, refugee service cuts, and worsening health crises across Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia.
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