Letter: International assistance serves America first - Albert Lea Tribune

International Assistance Serves America First

When international aid is frozen, America pays the price. Cutting off assistance may sound like putting America first, but in reality it weakens our economy, endangers our security and gives our rivals an opening.

I volunteer with the Alliance for American Leadership (A4AL), a nonpartisan civic organization that mobilizes citizens to strengthen U.S. global leadership and protect effective foreign assistance programs.

My experience, including graduate studies in global economic governance and public affairs, as well as two years living and studying across Europe, has shown me how U.S. aid programs strengthen allies and promote global stability.

When international aid is frozen, America pays the price.

Author's summary: International aid benefits America's economy and security.

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Albert Lea Tribune Albert Lea Tribune — 2025-10-15

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