The United States will resume funding projects in the Republic of Moldova, announced Igor Grosu, Speaker of Parliament, following his recent working visit to Washington. Grosu said he held discussions with U.S. officials and received “good signals” regarding the restart of financial support.
“We discussed resuming funding for several projects. The signs are positive. I won’t name specific initiatives, but they fall within our priority areas,” Grosu stated.
When asked whether he had addressed the 31% tax reportedly imposed on Moldova or the issue of repatriating Moldovan citizens from the U.S., Grosu responded:
“We made it very clear—our people are our people, and we don’t give them away. We welcome them home. As for the rest, those who take them in should keep them.”
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Last week, Prime Minister Dorin Recean echoed similar sentiments. He emphasized that Moldovan authorities will only facilitate the return of Moldovan nationals who are in the U.S. illegally. Recean also made it clear that Moldova will not intervene in the repatriation of citizens from other countries. For now, authorities have no estimates on how many Moldovans are currently living illegally in the United States.
Donald Trump was sworn in as President of the United States on January 20, 2025. Shortly after taking office, he suspended nearly all international aid for 90 days. He appointed Elon Musk to lead efforts to cut federal spending. Musk later announced plans to shut down USAID.
The decision significantly impacted Moldova, where American assistance was largely channeled through USAID. Since 1992, the agency has invested more than $1 billion in the country, funding projects in key sectors such as wine production, energy efficiency, infrastructure, and education.