In the USA, following Donald Trump's rise to power, not only was the southern border closed to illegal migrants, but the processing of immigration applications from citizens of Latin American countries and Ukraine was also suspended.
This is reported by CBS News. These individuals were allowed entry during Joe Biden's presidency. The White House explains the decision by citing security concerns and the need to identify potential fraud in the documentation process.
According to the publication, this action by the Trump administration may create an uncertain situation for migrants, particularly for those who have legally submitted immigration applications to the USA.
The suspension of application processing also affects several programs that were initiated under Biden. Among them is Uniting for Ukraine (U4U), which began operating after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Through this program, approximately 240,000 Ukrainians arrived in the USA.
As previously reported, during his inaugural speech, Trump addressed foreign and domestic policy, social issues, and the country’s energy independence. The president stated that his administration would work for the benefit of the American people, prioritizing the interests of the USA.
Additionally, "Telegraph" reported that US President Donald Trump confirmed that he would follow through on his threat to impose tariffs of 25% on all imports from Canada, Mexico, and China.