President Trump could sign an executive
order temporarily banning the issue of new green cards and work visas in
the next few days,
Late Monday, Trump made a shock
announcement that he intended to close the United States to people
trying to legally immigrate into America to live and work, effectively
sealing off the nation from the rest of the world.
The Times reports that the order will
likely come this week and will contain some exemptions in industries
that are considered to be critical. The newspaper also said the
Department of Homeland Security was mulling a separate move to expand
travel restrictions that already prohibit travelers from Europe and
China, which would further shrink the number of people able to come to
the US even for short visits.
Trump’s motivation is reportedly so he can be seen to be protecting
American workers from foreign competition when the economy reopens after
the worst of the coronavirus pandemic, particularly as he faces a tough
re-election fight.
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