DHS, President Trump Clarify New Europe Travel Restrictions

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.

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

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

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

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

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