How Trump’s war on international students hurts the US more than it helps
[ad_1] Why targeting international students may backfire on the US economy and trade. President Donald Trump's administration has launched a sweeping effort to curb the presence of international students in the United States, targeting institutions like Harvard University and pausing the issuance of key student visas. While framed as a national security move, this aggressive stance could backfire by damaging the US economy, weakening higher education, and pushing future innovators away from American shores.Recently, the Trump administration confirmed it would end all remaining federal grants to Harvard. More critically, it announced a 30-day window to block Harvard's access to new international students. Interviews for incoming foreign students and exchange visa holders are also on hold while the administration weighs enhanced social media vetting. A federal judge temporarily blocked the enforcement of this order on May 29, 2025, as reported by […]