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Trump administration to lobby allies to support 'trade over aid' push, cable shows

WASHINGTON, April 16 - President Donald Trump's administration has instructed U.S. diplomats worldwide to lobby countries to back a \"trade over aid\" declaration at the United Nations, part of a broader effort to… Grouped from 2 articles across 1 sources.

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The Straits TimesApr 16, 2026, 4:18 PM

Trump administration to lobby allies to support 'trade over aid' push, cable shows

WASHINGTON, April 16 - President Donald Trump's administration has instructed U.S. diplomats worldwide to lobby countries to back a \"trade over aid\" declaration at the United Nations, part of a broader effort to overhaul how Washington spends billions of dollars in foreign assistance, according to a cable reviewed by Reuters.

The Straits TimesApr 16, 2026, 4:18 PM

Trump administration to lobby allies to support ‘trade over aid’ push, cable shows

This is part of a broader effort to overhaul how the US spends billions of dollars in foreign assistance.

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