A confidential document circulating among President Donald Trump’s aides outlines a sweeping plan to overhaul foreign aid and reposition the U.S. to challenge China’s global influence, according to a new report.
The plan, which was leaked to Politico, details a series of proposed changes aimed at restructuring American foreign assistance policies. Among the most significant proposals are:
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- Renaming USAID: The U.S. Agency for International Development would be rebranded as the U.S. Agency for International Humanitarian Assistance, with a significantly reduced scope of operations.
- Merging Development Agencies: The Millennium Challenge Corporation and the U.S. Trade and Development Agency would be combined to prioritize private-sector investments in foreign development. The document argues that this move would serve as “a powerful counterweight to China’s Belt and Road Initiative, which Beijing has used to gain economic and diplomatic footholds in many countries.”
- Shifting Control to the State Department: The proposal would grant the State Department control over nearly all “politically oriented” programs. This includes initiatives promoting democracy, religious freedom, women’s empowerment, and anti-human trafficking efforts.
While the restructuring would mark a major shift in U.S. foreign policy, Politico noted that some of these proposed changes would require congressional approval before they could be implemented. Despite the significance of the leaked plan, representatives from the State Department declined to comment on the report.
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The document’s emergence comes amid ongoing debates over U.S. foreign policy strategy and its competition with China on the global stage. Critics argue that cutting back on humanitarian and development programs could weaken American influence abroad, while proponents suggest the move would streamline foreign aid and prioritize economic leverage over traditional diplomatic efforts.
As discussions around the plan continue, it remains to be seen whether the Trump administration will formally push for these sweeping changes or face resistance from lawmakers who have long supported U.S. global development initiatives.
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