Small Pacific nation agrees to take 75 migrants from US for $7.5 million

Published December 25, 2025 4:05pm ET



The Pacific island nation of Palau has reached an agreement with the Trump administration under which it would accept as many as 75 migrants from other countries, in return for $7.5 million in U.S. assistance.

Under the arrangement, the individuals, none of whom face criminal charges, would be permitted to reside and seek employment in Palau, a move officials say could help fill gaps in the country’s workforce, according to a statement issued by President Surangel Whipps Jr.’s office.

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