Leaked Trump plan targets China through foreign aid changes

A secret plan from President Donald Trump’s aides has been leaked to Politico. The document outlines changes to U.S. foreign aid to better compete with China. The plan suggests renaming the U.S. Agency for International Development to the U.S. Agency for International Humanitarian Assistance. It also proposes significant reductions in the agency's current responsibilities. Another idea involves merging two entities: the Millennium Challenge Corporation and the U.S. Trade and Development Agency. This would help focus on private funding for development, which supporters say could challenge China's Belt and Road Initiative. Additionally, the plan would give the State Department control over many programs aimed at political issues. This includes efforts to promote democracy, support religious freedom, empower women, and combat human trafficking. Some aspects of the proposed plan may need approval from Congress, as reported by Politico. The State Department has not commented on the document.