The President's Daily Brief PDB Afternoon Bulletin | May 29th, 2025: U.S. Takes Aim At CCP Influence On Campus & A Legal Blow To Trump's Trade Plan
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May 29, 2025 The U.S. government cracks down on Chinese influence in academia, revoking visas for those linked to the Communist Party. This controversial move could disrupt the $50 billion international education market and impact American tech firms. Meanwhile, a federal court blocks crucial tariff measures from the former administration, declaring them an overreach of authority. This legal setback may reshape American trade policy and lead to further scrutiny at the Supreme Court, raising questions about the future of international trade relations.
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U.S. Curtails Chinese Student Visas
- The U.S. is aggressively revoking visas for Chinese students tied to CCP or sensitive research to protect national security.
- This could disrupt the $50 billion education sector and choke tech talent pipelines due to espionage fears.
Chinese Academic Infiltration Claims
- Chinese academic programs in the U.S. are viewed as espionage fronts, aiming to steal tech and intellectual property.
- That's why the crackdown targets those linked to Chinese state-backed infiltration schemes in research labs.
Declining Chinese Student Enrollment
- Chinese student enrollment in the U.S. dropped from 370,000 in 2019 to 277,000 last year amid visa restrictions and diplomatic strains.
- Some students now prefer Europe or returning home post-graduation instead of staying in the U.S.