Summary of key points of the US government's fiscal year 2027 budget proposal: Trump emphasizes military spending over social programs, significant cuts in social welfare spending may lead to partisan struggles.

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04/04/2026
Budget core: The new fiscal year budget request proposed by US President Trump presents a clear "heavy on defense, light on diplomacy" feature - planning to implement a $1.5 trillion defense budget, proposing a significant increase in defense spending to $1.5 trillion, while also calling for a 10% reduction in non-defense spending. Controversy focus: The budget proposal suggests deep cuts in medical research, international food aid, climate change and clean energy projects. In addition, it also plans to cut 29% of funding for the State Department, and promote the privatization of the Department of Education and the Transportation Security Administration.