The Trump administration is reportedly lobbying other nations to back a new “trade over aid” initiative, which would see them promoting “America First” values by investing in US companies – instead of splurging on overseas development projects. Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordered diplomats Wednesday to start gauging support for the proposal before it’s put…
Trump administration calls on other nations to sign ‘trade over aid’ declaration to ‘promote America First values’: report
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April 16, 2026
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