Summary
Trump’s move to defund USAID is causing unintended consequences for American farmers and businesses.
The Washington Post reports that USAID purchases billions in U.S. agricultural products, with American farms supplying 41% of its food aid.
The funding freeze has already halted $340 million in food shipments, leaving tons of wheat stranded in Houston.
Experts warn this decision directly harms American jobs and businesses, as much of USAID’s aid is administered through U.S.-based organizations employing American workers.
Once countries find and make deals with other suppliers they rarely return. Farmers were bailed out last time but a crashing economy is going to make it difficult this time unless the orange Jabba just prints more money again, then look for runaway inflation.