WHITE HOUSE QUIETLY DROPS WTO,ILO FROM FOREIGN AID CUT LIST

The World Trade Organization (WTO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) announced on Thursday that they have been removed from the White House's latest round of foreign aid cuts, a quiet reversal of a move that had sparked controversy and concern among international organizations and lawmakers.
The U.S. administration had previously announced on Friday that it was canceling $4.9 billion in congressionally-approved foreign aid, a move that drew sharp criticism from Democrats and others. A memo detailing the cuts, which the administration said were aimed at "woke, weaponized, and wasteful" spending, originally included a $29 million cut to the WTO and a $107 million cut to the ILO.
However, the organizations confirmed to AFP that they are no longer on the list. A trade source familiar with the matter told NDTV that the WTO funding was no longer being cut after the initial move sparked backlash from lawmakers and trade groups.
The quiet reversal comes after the White House's announcement of cuts faced a legal challenge. On Wednesday, a federal judge ordered the administration to release billions in foreign aid, ruling that the decision to withhold the funding was likely illegal.
The United States is a significant contributor to both organizations. U.S. backing covers 22% of the ILO's regular budget, and the U.S. is the largest single contributor to the WTO's budget, accounting for 11.4% of the total, or approximately $28.5 million.