https://www.scribd.com/document/33754570...from_embed
This is what is will reportedly be DJT's executive order.
I'll ignore the parts of it relating to Muslim migration for purposes of this thread.
It appears that this means EVERY foreigner must get a visa to come to the USA and that they must have an IN PERSON interview.
This, if enacted will cause MASSIVE dislocations for our economy.
Here's what will happen
1) States like Florida will be have massive reductions in tourism receipts
2) Hospitals will end up with fewer patients (although I personally would love for hospitals that really exist to treat foreigners go out of business)
3) This will probably end up killing off a few American flagged airlines.
4) Hotels, restaurants, etc. will be devastated by this.
5) Our future economic prospects will be harmed as immigrants will simply start the college careers elsewhere - and likely contribute to those economies
And no, Americans who travel overseas aren't going to substitute a trip to Paris with a trip to Fort Myers. Just not going to happen. Nor is bubba going to go to San Diego instead of Cancun. The smart foreign countries will be smart about it and just let us keep coming, without a visa.
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I promise you, adding 160 bucks plus the time needed for an in person interview to travel to the US will deter a LOT of people from bothering. The cost is bad, the in person interview is worse. Many people don't live near a US consulate. And they don't grant interviews on weekends. And can you imagine the lines involved? People will hear about the lines and not even bother. And since everyone planning on travelling to the USA will need an interview, everyone in the USA will hit those visa lines.....all at once.
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This could cost hundreds of thousands of jobs, directly.