Trump Wants to Make Deportation Deals. Autocrats Are Ready to Listen.
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- President Trump is actively seeking countries willing to accept thousands of migrants deported from the U.S., with some receptive nations being led by autocrats and human rights violators.
- U.S. diplomats have been instructed to offer significant incentives, including financial support, easing visa restrictions or tariffs, and reconsidering countries' statuses on U.S. watch lists to secure agreements.
- A February cable from Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s office provided diplomats with negotiation strategies, encouraging them to explore what support countries might want in exchange for accepting more migrants.
- The directive imposed no restrictions on negotiating with countries labeled as "Countries of Concern," suggesting that accepting migrants could improve their relationship with the U.S.
- These negotiations highlight how mass deportation has become a key element of American foreign policy under the Trump administration.
