President Trump has made more federal cuts, this time targeting several agencies that he deemed “unnecessary.” An executive order signed on March 14 slashed funding to seven federal agencies, including the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, U.S. Agency for Global Media, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, Institute of Museum and Library Services, U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness, Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, and Minority Business Development Agency.
The American Library Association released a statement criticizing the decision, highlighting the impact on library services for children, readers with visual impairments, and small businesses. The White House defended the cuts as a measure to save taxpayer dollars and streamline government priorities, identified by the Department of Government Efficiency led by Elon Musk.
The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service provides conflict management services for labor-management relationships, while the U.S. Agency for Global Media oversees U.S. non-military international broadcasting. The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars conducts research on global affairs, and the Institute of Museum and Library Services supports museums and libraries through grants and policy development.
The U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness coordinates federal responses to homelessness, and the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund promotes economic revitalization in underserved communities. The Minority Business Development Agency supports Minority Business Enterprises by providing technical assistance programs.
The cuts have sparked concerns about a potential economic downturn, with some economists warning that President Trump’s trade war could lead to a recession. Critics argue that cutting funding to these agencies could have negative consequences for various sectors, from labor-management relations to minority business growth.
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