President of the United States, Donald Trump, stated that he is considering the implementation of a program aimed at undocumented immigrants in the country, which would offer them financial compensation to return to their countries of origin in a “voluntary” manner.
According to Trump, the initiative would include the payment of financial aid, a plane ticket, and collaboration with immigrants to ensure their return in a legal manner if they so desire.
“We want to create a self-deportation program… I haven’t determined what we’re going to do, but we’re going to give them financial aid. We’re going to give them some money and a plane ticket and we’re going to work with them,” Trump stated.
The president added that if immigrants “are good” and wish to return legally, they will work with them to do so “as quickly as we can.”
Since taking office in January, Trump has reiterated his commitment to carrying out the largest deportation of undocumented immigrants in U.S. history.
Part of his agenda has been to strengthen the military presence in border areas with Mexico and massively increase the number of arrests and deportations of immigrants who are in the country illegally.
Among the most controversial measures implemented by the Trump administration is the transfer of over 200 people, mostly Venezuelan migrants linked to the Tren de Aragua criminal drug cartel, to a mega-prison in El Salvador. This transfer was reported by CBS.
The Trump administration justified these deportations by invoking the Alien Enemies Act, a law used to support the deportation of individuals who, according to the government, pose a threat to national security.
Trump Orders Investigation to Evaluate Imposing Tariffs on Critical Minerals
President of the United States, Donald Trump, also ordered on Tuesday the start of an investigation to evaluate the possibility of imposing tariffs on imports of critical minerals as part of his strategy to strengthen national security and reduce dependence on foreign supplies.
The measure is part of a broader trade conflict that has had repercussions in strategic sectors of the global economy.
The executive order instructs the Secretary of Commerce to begin an investigation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, with the goal of determining whether imports of these minerals pose a threat to U.S. security and resilience.
If the analysis confirms such a threat, the president could order the imposition of tariffs on those products. The Department of Commerce has a 270-day deadline to present its findings.
The initiative covers a broad range of strategic materials, including rare earth elements, as well as uranium, processed metals, and derived products.
These minerals are essential for the manufacturing of defense equipment, such as jet engines, missile guidance systems, radars, advanced optics, communication equipment, and high-tech computers.
According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the list of critical minerals includes 50 materials, among them lithium, nickel, zinc, tin, and platinum, in addition to highly specialized metals.
Although the list is extensive, U.S. authorities will have discretion to determine which minerals will ultimately be subject to tariff measures.
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