U.S. announces aid for China, other countries impacted by coronavirus
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The United States stands ready to spend up to $100 million to assist China and other countries impacted by coronavirus, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced on Friday.
"This commitment – along with the hundreds of millions generously donated by the American private sector – demonstrates strong U.S. leadership in response to the outbreak," Pompeo said in a statement.
He said the U.S. government's commitment would be met through existing funds "both directly and through multilateral organizations."
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