Trump Reverses Course on $1.8 Billion ‘Anti-Weaponisation’ Initiative Amid Legal and Political Pressure

The United States president has abandoned plans for a $1.8 billion fund aimed at preventing the weaponisation of dual-use technologies. This strategic retreat follows mounting legal obstacles and significant resistance from Republican legislators, forcing a sharp pivot in the administration’s approach to the proposed initiative.

Source: Financial Times Generated at: 2026-06-01 22:25:22 UTC