India, March 27 -- United States (US) President Donald Trump has implemented a series of executive actions that have significantly reshaped US engagement in global health and humanitarian aid. Guided by an 'America First' agenda, these policies prioritise domestic interests over international commitments, impacting global health initiatives, pandemic preparedness, and international cooperation.

On the first day in office for his second term, President Trump issued executive actions revising US foreign aid policies. These included the rescission of prior executive orders under the Biden administration related to Covid-19 preparedness and global health security. A significant move was the dissolution of the National Security Council's dire...