Trump administration weighs spending nearly half a billion to counter China’s global influence after DOGE cuts halted some initiatives

The Trump administration plans to allocate $175.8 million to upgrade undersea telecommunications cables in the Caribbean and Central America to counter China's influence, following budget cuts by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). It also considers spending nearly half a billion dollars globally to counter Chinese economic and technological activities in regions like the Americas, Africa, and Asia.