U.S. government has decided to destroy a $10 million shipment of US-funded contraceptives in France, rejecting offers from humanitarian groups to repurpose the supplies for vulnerable populations. Originally intended for distribution in developing countries, the shipment has remained stranded in Belgium since the shutdown of USAID under President Donald Trump in early 2025. The State Department confirmed the destruction plan, estimating the disposal would cost approximately $167,000 and would take place at a medical waste facility in France. Belgium, which attempted to prevent the incineration, stated that it exhausted all options to avoid the outcome, emphasizing that sexual and reproductive health must not be subject to political or ideological constraints. Human rights organizations, including MSI Reproductive Choices and the UNFPA, argue that the decision reflects ideological resistance to reproductive rights rather than a cost-saving measure. The rejection of offers to repurpose the supplies has drawn international criticism, with advocates warning that the destruction represents a loss for global health initiatives.