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Jul 28, 2026

Trump administration plans to boost anti-China spending by hundreds of Millions after earlier cuts

The Trump administration is preparing to increase funding by hundreds of millions of dollars for programs countering China's global influence, including $175.8 million for a Caribbean and Central America undersea cables initiative, after previously halting many such programs.

Jul 28, 2026·4 sources

Jun 19, 2026

Fire at Dominican Republic luxury resort kills Italian tourist, forces evacuation of nearly 1,700 people

A massive fire almost completely destroyed the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach Hotel in Bayahibe, Dominican Republic on June 19, 2026, killing one Italian tourist and forcing the evacuation of approximately 1,700 guests from the Caribbean coastal resort.

Jun 19, 2026·4 sources

Top claims

▪The Trump administration is preparing to increase funding by hundreds of millions of dollars for programs designed to counter China's global influence.
▪The Trump administration has expressed concern over Chinese ownership of ports at either end of the Panama Canal, Belt and Road infrastructure projects, and telecommunications investments in the Americas.
▪The Trump administration has drawn up plans to spend more than $340 million for over 50 specific anti-China projects around the world.

Topics

China-United States relations U.S–China relations Infrastructure investment China global influence & soft power Caribbean Sea

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