Trump national security blueprint declares ‘era of mass migration is over,' targets China’s rise
President Donald Trump unveiled a new national security blueprint in which he declares "the era of mass migration is over" and paints China as a central threat to the U.S....
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President Donald Trump unveiled a new national security blueprint in which he declares "the era of mass migration is over" and paints China as a central threat to the U.S. In the 33-page document released Friday morning, the president sets the stage for a foreign policy overhaul. "This document is a roadmap to ensure that America remains the greatest and most successful nation in human history, and the home of freedom on earth. In the years ahead, we will continue to develop every dimension of our national strength," Trump's letter at the top of the document reads. In the section on mass migration, the document underscores the importance of who is let into the country, saying that those who are allowed into our borders will "inevitably define the future" of our nation. It points out that nations throughout history have prohibited unregulated migration and employed strict standards when determining who should be granted citizenship. OPINION: US NEEDS TO BREAK CHINA’S SUPPLY CHAIN CHOKEHOLD TO WIN THE TECH RACE "In countries throughout the world, mass migration has strained domestic resources, increased violence and other crime, weakened social cohesion, distorted labor markets, and undermined national security. The era of mass migration must end. Border security is the primary element of national security," the document reads. The blueprint emphasizes the dangers that come with uncontrolled migration, such as terrorism, drugs, espionage and human trafficking. While the document frames border security as a key priority on the U.S.'s shores, it also identifies another threat from abroad, one that the administration asserts will be key in shaping the future of the U.S. and the world: China's bid to dominate globally. The blueprint highlights Trump's work to reverse "more than three decades of mistaken American assumptions about China," particularly the idea that by opening U.S. markets to China, Washington could ensure that Beijing would join "the so-called 'rules-base…