Trump's order stops hundreds of millions of dollars a year the U.S. gives South Africa, most of it to help its HIV/AIDS response. The U.S. gave South Africa around $440 million last year and funds 17% of South Africa's HIV program through the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief.

President Trump has halted financial aid to South Africa, citing violations of rights linked to new land expropriation laws

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday targeting South Africa over what his administration and allies allege are human rights violations stemming from a land expropriation law, escalating his dispute with the country.