The second term of US President Donald Trump has brought about a stir in the entire world including America. As soon as he took power, Trump has launched a campaign to dismantle the government machinery, attack political enemies and remove officials on a large scale. In just 100 days, Trump has changed the image of America. From immigration to tariff, education to jobs, Trump has taken aggressive decisions on every front. These decisions have affected America, China, India, everyone. Trump is preparing to take even bigger decisions in the coming months. Among these, areas like income tax, jobs, education, illegal immigrants are important. These decisions will affect Indians as well as Americans. Especially for students, the ‘American Dream’ seems to be in danger. Trump can take these 5 big decisions in the coming days, which will also affect Indians… 1. Trump is planning to abolish income tax Trump’s next big step can be to completely abolish income tax. He believes that the government’s expenses can be met from the income generated from tariff. Trump says that between 1870-1913, America’s revenue mainly came from tariffs and the country was very prosperous during that time. He claims that due to the imposition of tariffs, America is earning two to three billion dollars a day, and this will make it possible to abolish income tax. If this happens, it will have a profound impact on global markets. Instability will increase in world trade. 2. Will end Optional Practical Training for students Trump can end the OPT (Optional Practical Training) program. Actually, it is easy to get H1B visa after OPT. If it is stopped, three lakh Indians studying in America will face the crisis of H1B visa. Currently, under OPT, foreign students of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) field can take training in American companies for 3 years after completing their studies. This makes it easier to get a job. By ending OPT, if you do not get a job after completing your studies, you will have to leave America immediately. 3. Can reduce the funds of organizations like WTO, NATO Trump’s policy towards global organizations is based on the America First approach. In the coming days, he may reduce the funding of the World Trade Organization (WTO), United Nations and NATO. Or he may put conditions for cooperation. His new policies may challenge groups like BRICS. He has already taken America out of WHO i.e. World Health Organization. Trump believes that these organizations work against the interests of America. Trump may put pressure on NATO members to increase defense expenditure. 4. In preparation for a big revolution in the price of medicines Trump is preparing to bring the prices of medicines to the lowest level. An example of which are blood thinners like Eliquis. This medicine is sold for ? 48 thousand in America, whereas it is available in Japan for ? 1,700 and in Sweden for ? 10 thousand. Trump has instructed the Medicare agency to start a pilot project based on foreign pricing model soon. As soon as the proposal is fully implemented, pharmaceutical companies will have to bring their prices to foreign levels. This will reduce the prices of medicines in America considerably. 5. Illegal immigrants will be forced to leave the country on their own
The coming months can be challenging for the 7.5 lakh Indian illegal immigrants living in America. The Trump administration has started working on a self-deportation plan for such immigrants. On implementation of the plan, illegal immigrants will be provided a stipend along with flight tickets. The Trump administration will force them to leave America on their own. Apart from this, plans are also being made to close the bank accounts, credit cards and other financial facilities of illegal immigrants.
