Shock trump ban on travel from europe as virus surges

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SHOCK TRUMP BAN ON TRAVEL FROM EUROPE AS VIRUS SURGES

Washington D.C. - In a surprise move, President Donald Trump announced a ban on all travel from Europe to the United States, effective immediately, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to surge across the continent.

The ban, which applies to all foreign nationals who have been in Europe in the past 14 days, is a drastic measure aimed at preventing the spread of the virus to the United States. The decision comes as the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak a global pandemic, and as European countries struggle to contain the rapid spread of the virus.

"This is a necessary step to protect the American people and prevent further spread of the virus," Trump said in a statement. "We will do everything in our power to keep our country safe and healthy."

The ban applies to all foreign nationals who have been in Europe, including the 26 countries that make up the Schengen Area, as well as the United Kingdom and Ireland. The ban does not apply to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or their immediate family members.

The move has been met with widespread criticism from European leaders, who argue that the ban is unnecessary and will cause economic harm to both the United States and Europe.

"This decision is disproportionate and will have serious consequences for our economies and our people," said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. "We urge the United States to reconsider this decision and work with us to find a more effective and coordinated response to the pandemic."

The ban is expected to cause significant disruptions to global travel and trade, and has already sparked concerns about the impact on the global economy.

"This is a major blow to international trade and commerce," said Dr. Peter Navarro, Director of the White House National Trade Council. "We will work closely with our European partners to mitigate the effects of this ban and find alternative solutions to keep our economies moving."

The ban is effective immediately and will remain in place until further notice.