U.S. foreign aid is plunging in second Trump administration [Pew] ↳

U.S. foreign aid disbursements fell to $47.3 billion in 2025 — roughly $26 billion below the prior year and, adjusted for inflation, the lowest level since 2004. Pew's analysis of federal data shows aid dropped to 0.67% of total federal spending in 2025 and about 0.09% so far in 2026.