Trump Bars Harvard From Enrolling International Students

The Daily Briefing

May 23, 2025•6 min•Ep. 894

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Summary

Today's briefing discusses the Trump administration's decision to revoke Harvard's international student certification, blocking foreign enrollments, citing issues like anti-semitism and challenging the institution's financial benefits from foreign students. It also covers Trump's proposed 50% tariff on EU imports, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's criticism of Western leaders for 'emboldening Hamas,' and the US House of Representatives passing Trump's significant tax bill.

Episode description

In today’s episode, we cover why foreign students are being banned from enrolling at Harvard, Trump’s proposed 50% tariff on EU imports, Netanyahu’s response to a joint statement by western leaders earlier this week, and the passing of Trump’s huge tax bill in the US.

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✍️ Trump Bans Foreign Students from Harvard

✍️ Trump ‘Recommends’ 50% Tariff on EU Imports