Trump's Next Move: Restricting Travel for 41 Countries—Here's the Lowdown!
Trump intends to implement travel limitations across 41 states
Hold on to your passports, folks, 'cause it looks like President Trump is shaking up the immigration scene once again. According to the buzz, the U.S. government is eyeballing some serious travel restrictions for citizens of a whopping 41 countries! The scoop comes from a confidential government list circulating around, and it's divided into three groups to regulate immigration worldwide.
Tiers of Limitations
Ever heard of a three-course meal for travel visas? Well, it seems we're about to get one! Here's the deal:
- Tier 1: This one's the strictest of the bunch, as it includes a full visa ban for a handful of countries. The list includes Afghanistan, Iran, Syria, Cuba, North Korea, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Yemen, and Bhutan (yes, Bhutan's on two lists—talk about conflicting messages!).
- Tier 2: Time for a partial course serving, as five countries will see their tourist, student, and other immigrant visas take a hit. The lucky winners in this tier are Eritrea, Haiti, Laos, Myanmar, and South Sudan.
- Tier 3: Now, this one's less of a full meal and more of a side dish—26 countries could experience partial visa suspensions if their governments don't sort things out in the next 60 days. The lineup includes some familiar faces like Belarus, Pakistan, and Turkmenistan.
But remember: This ain't set in stone just yet. The list still needs the green light from the U.S. government and Secretary of State Marco Rubio before it can become official.
Got Snowbird Troubles? Canada's Feeling the Heat, Too!
It seems there's a chill in the air between the U.S. and Canada too. And it's not just the cold Canadian winter. Starting April 11, Canadian citizens spending more than 30 days in the U.S. are now expected to register with the authorities, facing the same entry rules as individuals from other countries. That means close to 900,000 Canadians who winter down south in places like Florida, Texas, or South Carolina could feel the pinch.
Apparently, the chummy relationship between the two nations has taken a turn for the worse since President Trump took office. Last week, Trump imposed global 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, which could hit Canada hard. And let's not forget about the 25% tariffs on other Canadian goods Trump's already slapped on.
It seems old Trump's seemed to have floated the idea of making Canada the 51st state a few times. Canadian officials, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his designated successor Mark Carney, view this as a serious threat.
Sources: ntv.de, raf/rts/AFP
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- Despite the ongoing tension with Canada, President Trump's administration is reportedly focusing on regulating immigration worldwide through a three-tiered visa policy, with 41 countries, including Afghanistan and Canada, being scrutinized.
- The U.S. government's confidential list divides the countries into three categories: Tier 1 with a full visa ban for certain countries, Tier 2 with partial visa restrictions, and Tier 3 with possible partial visa suspensions, depending on the countries' compliance within the next 60 days.
- Meanwhile, Donald Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Canada, along with other goods, have led to a strained relationship between the two countries, with the Canadian government expressing concerns over Trump's proposal to make Canada the 51st state.
