DHS, President Trump Clarify New Europe Travel Restrictions

DHS, President Trump Clarify New Europe Travel Restrictions

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In a rare Oval Office address, President Trump announced a 30-day suspension of travel from much of Europe to the US to combat the coronavirus pandemic. The Department of Homeland Security clarified that the restriction applies to foreign nationals who have visited the Schengen Area in the last 14 days, but not to US citizens, their families, or green card holders. The ban does not affect cargo and goods. The US Travel Association criticized the move, citing its negative impact on the travel industry. Following the announcement, the State Department raised its global travel advisory, urging Americans to avoid international travel.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary reason for President Trump's announcement of a travel suspension from Europe?

To strengthen military alliances

To increase tourism in the US

To protect the health and well-being of Americans

To improve trade relations with Europe

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which group of people is affected by the travel restriction announced by the Department of Homeland Security?

US citizens

Immediate family members of US citizens

Green card holders

Foreign nationals who visited the Schengen Area

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT exempt from the travel restriction?

Immediate family members of US citizens

Foreign nationals from the Schengen Area

Cargo and goods from the EU

US citizens

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reaction of the US Travel Association to the travel restriction?

They suggested extending the restriction

They criticized it for worsening the impact on the travel industry

They believed it would have no impact

They supported the decision

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the State Department advise Americans regarding international travel?

To continue traveling as usual

To avoid traveling abroad

To travel only to neighboring countries

To travel only for business purposes