After the coronation of Donald Trump as US President, a new era has begun for Europe. It includes preparations to overcome new challenges along with increasing concerns and uncertainties.
Having learned from the lukewarm international relations during Trump's first term, European countries are now worried that they may have to face the same situation again.
Donald Trump's policies are different
Although there was warmth towards Trump at the World Economic Forum conference, it is being seen as an attempt to cover up uncertainty. The European Union also formed a task force to evaluate the US policies set by Donald Trump and their impact.
In fact, European countries fear that Trump may do it again just as he had sidelined America from many international agreements during his previous tenure. Europe's biggest fear among these is that Trump may change America's role in the Ukraine war and impose trade sanctions on European countries.
Trump ready to talk to EU leaders
Although the leaders of these countries are fully prepared to discuss with the new US President to protect the interests of the European Union, they are also well aware that discussing with Trump is a very difficult task.
Trump bans immigration from four countries including Cuba and Haiti
As soon as he took office as the US President, Donald Trump has shown strictness regarding immigration. He announced the end of the Biden administration's policy that allowed immigrants from four troubled countries to stay temporarily in the US.
This policy, known as humanitarian parole, was implemented by the Biden administration in early 2023. Under this, immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela were allowed to enter the US, provided they had a financial sponsor and passed security checks. Migrants entering the US under this policy could stay for two years.
By the end of last year, more than 500,000 migrants had entered the US through this initiative. Trump ordered the head of the Department of Homeland Security to end this policy.
Military will be used to chase away migrants: Trump
On the other hand, Trump can use the army for immigration action i.e. to drive away illegal immigrants. He signed an executive order on Monday, under which border security was made a priority for the army. This directive can allow US soldiers to play a direct role in immigration enforcement.
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