The Economist published on 15 July 2025 an article titled "Five Charts Explain Trump's Cuts to Foreign Aid."
The Economist displays in five charts the impact of the dismantlement of USAID. In terms of impact as a percent of gross national income, Africa is the most affected continent. Funding cuts by sector primarily impact infrastructure (100%), basic education (99%), administrative costs (94%), and maternal and child health (92%).
The least affected programs are economic growth (12%), refugees and IDPs (13%), and HIV/AIDS (20%). Projected global deaths in 2026 due to the health care cuts total 973,000.
