Following a comprehensive review of bilateral cooperation between the US and Georgia, initiated due to 'anti-democratic actions by the Georgian government' and announced by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on 23 May, the US has suspended more than $95 million in assistance that directly benefits the Georgian government. Blinken's statement declared: "The Georgian government's anti-democratic actions and false statements are incompatible with the norms of membership in the EU and NATO. Despite halting assistance to the Georgian authorities, the US is committed to continuing support for programmes and activities that benefit the Georgian people by strengthening democracy, the rule of law, independent media, and economic development". Blinken's statement also highlighted that over 32 years of friendship and partnership, the people of the United States have provided more than $6.2 billion in assistance to help develop and strengthen Georgia's economy and democratic institutions. He added: "Our support has helped equip and train Georgia's defence forces and coast guard, built schools and hospitals, and trained teachers, civil servants, and medical professionals. We will remain committed to the Georgian people and their Euro-Atlantic aspirations".

On 31 July, Vedant Patel, the Principal Deputy Spokesman of the US State Department, addressed the US-Georgia bilateral relations, stating that they are "at a uniquely challenging moment" and calling on the Georgian Dream government to repeal the Foreign Agents Law, withdraw other problematic legislation, end its disinformation campaign, and hold free and fair elections observed by international and domestic observers.  Acknowledging the challenging moment in bilateral relations, Patel assured that "the United States' commitment to the Georgian people and their aspirations is absolutely enduring". He also mentioned that while assistance programmes to the Georgian government will be suspended, "in some cases" funds may be redirected to non-governmental entities in a particular sector. As for the comprehensive review, Patel said that it is ongoing and that the US stands ready to take additional and appropriate measures if necessary.

Kobakhidze: "US Sanctions Threats Counterproductive for US-Georgia Relations"

On 31 July, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze urged Washington not to threaten Georgia with sanctions, saying that such a tone would be counterproductive.

"We are fully ready to reset relations with the with the US. A lot has gone wrong in these relations over the past three or four years. We expect fair, pragmatic and friendly steps. Instead of blackmail and threats, we should have a healthy conversation," Kobakhidze said.

Kobakhidze also commented on US advice to prevent China from building a deep-water port in Anaklia. He stressed the importance of working with both the West and the East to strengthen Georgia's role in the Middle Corridor. "In this regard, the participation of a Chinese company in the development of the Anaklia project is particularly important. The efficient operation of this port will largely depend on Chinese cargo," Kobakhidze said.