Jordan Secures Continued US Aid Amid Expected Cuts

U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of sweeping foreign aid cuts briefly halted millions of dollars in U.S. grants for Jordan's largest water desalination project, but diplomatic efforts quickly restored the funding. Within two months, Jordan secured assurances from Washington that core financial and military support—totaling at least $1.45 billion annually—would continue, reinforcing its critical partnership with the United States in the Middle East. While some development assistance, particularly for education and health, remains frozen, essential military and budgetary aid has been maintained, reflecting the strategic importance of Jordan to U.S. regional objectives. The restoration of aid has arguably left Jordan on firmer financial footing than before the cuts, despite ongoing challenges in non-strategic sectors.