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International Desk, June 16, 2025 : The Trump administration is set to impose travel restrictions on citizens from an additional 36 countries, according to Reuters, citing an internal U.S. State Department cable.
Earlier this month, President Donald Trump signed an executive order barring entry to citizens of 12 countries, describing the measure as essential to curb national security threats, particularly from foreign terrorists.
Since his election campaign, Trump has pledged tough anti-immigration policies. This travel ban marks part of his second-term agenda to fulfill those promises. Already, hundreds of Venezuelan citizens suspected of being gang members have been deported to El Salvador. Additionally, some foreign students have been denied admission to U.S. universities, while others have been expelled.
A diplomatic cable signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed concerns over various issues involving the 36 countries and called for corrective measures. The ban has raised concerns about its potential impact on international relations.
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