The U.S. and the international community have provided about $6 billion in relief support to Haiti within the annual United Nations programs.
The United States has provided assistance to Haiti amounting to about $5 billion in the past ten years. Congress has warned of the implications of destabilization within Haiti and the Caribbean, and that it could prompt Haiti to open its doors to political interference by China. China's efforts in the Caribbean are part of its global strategy to forge deep economic ties and strong ties around the world.