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October 1 ushered in a new era in U.S. foreign aid. What's the plan? Will it work?

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What happened

The America First strategy asks for a Memorandum of Understanding as a condition for healthcare and development aid.

It's been praised for promoting self-reliance but criticized for its conditions.

Key facts

  • The America First strategy asks for a Memorandum of Understanding as a condition for healthcare and development aid.
  • Reported by NPR and published Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:16:07 UTC.

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