U.S. President Donald Trump has signed two executive orders aimed at curbing birth tourism and limiting birthright citizenship, following a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated his previous directive on the matter. The new measures seek to restrict the practice of pregnant women traveling to the U.S. to give birth in order to obtain citizenship for their children, a policy that has drawn both criticism and support from lawmakers and advocacy groups (thehindu.com).
In addition to the birth tourism orders, Trump also announced new tariffs and price floors on imported polysilicon used in semiconductors and solar panels. The policy is intended to protect U.S. industries from foreign competition and safeguard national security by reducing reliance on foreign suppliers (thehindubusinessline.com).
The executive actions come amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, where regional instability continues to impact global energy markets. While Trump previously claimed the Strait of Hormuz could soon reopen, conflicting reports have cast doubt on the timeline and effectiveness of such efforts (tekedia.com).
