Reported claim

“US momentum in the Pacific region faltered in 2025 as President Donald Trump, in his second term, slashed USAID programs, imposed steep trade tariffs on Pacific Island developing countries, and withdrew from multilateral organizations and the Paris climate agreement.”

Held steady; reporting was consistent but did not move the assessment.

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