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ToxMarz

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9. The 'visa integrity fee' isn't a $27 billion win for the economy

Sat Aug 16, 2025, 07:58 AM

Aug 16

It goes to the Trump Govt, not the economy if he chooses to squander it on tax breaks for the wealthy / corporations, or grift off it himself. The $11 billion loss comes directly from OUR economy in direct business/job losses (which will not be offset by TSF from the 'visa integrity fee' unless you might be a wealthy supporter, corporation, or of course leopards ate my face farmer then you might get a bailout.). It's all just smoke and mirrors with this shit.

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Trump's controversial $250 visa fee could cost the US economy $11 billion as tourists stay away, research finds [View all] BumRushDaShow Aug 16 OP

The US has become a hateful dangerous country. Irish_Dem Aug 16 #1

VAT taxes IbogaProject Aug 16 #23

That incentive may be decreasing? Irish_Dem Aug 16 #24

Nothing this administration is good IbogaProject Aug 16 #30

Good! Tourists are making the correct decision to stay away from this shithole country. I wouldn't come here either. Oopsie Daisy Aug 16 #2

By ruining everything, Trump becomes the last man standing. bucolic_frolic Aug 16 #3

Remember the lord thy god, Money.. twodogsbarking Aug 16 #4

Yup. OldBaldy1701E Aug 16 #7

It's stupid, because it either becomes a big cost that puts off tourists muriel_volestrangler Aug 16 #5

They don't get it back. MLWR Aug 16 #17

No, it is reimbursable in theory, if you tick all the boxes, but that could take years muriel_volestrangler Aug 16 #19

FIFA and the Olympics are gonna be real pissed when the no_hypocrisy Aug 16 #6

He'll be pissed, too! BadgerMom Aug 16 #10

The fact that Trump will be there probably wobbling around like HITLER at the 36 Olympics Bengus81 Aug 16 #12

If Trump keeps his shit up popsdenver Aug 16 #28

To make up the difference mgardener Aug 16 #8

The 'visa integrity fee' isn't a $27 billion win for the economy ToxMarz Aug 16 #9

It's a common move by totalitarian regimes and dictators Farmer-Rick Aug 16 #16

Great points. This seems to discourage specific tourists 😉 underpants Aug 16 #27

Tourists are already staying away spinbaby Aug 16 #11

It's a big world. There are lots of things to see in places that don't charge $250. tanyev Aug 16 #13

I'd stay away JBTaurus83 Aug 16 #14

They are hoping to rake it in during the World cup Old Crank Aug 16 #15

Making the US a "money making" operation will not end well. ProudMNDemocrat Aug 16 #18

The European fee Old Crank Aug 16 #25

research? how about a little basic math solving this mystery? travelingthrulife Aug 16 #20

How an orange "brain" "works". GreenWave Aug 16 #21

The art of the deal. republianmushroom Aug 16 #22

All of those people who voted for Krasnov gab13by13 Aug 16 #26

There's more than one way to build walls to keep others out & to keep Americans in Hekate Aug 16 #29

Just a business decision for a government run by money grubbers, get real at any ethics or caring about consequences? Brainfodder Aug 16 #31

Some seem confused. The following countries residents don't have to pay the $250 WarGamer Aug 16 #32

So everyone from the continent of Africa BumRushDaShow Aug 16 #33

that's what it looks like... WarGamer Aug 16 #34

Instead, I'd wish a small carbon tax on every airline ticket somsai Aug 16 #35

to be fair, that is just yet ANOTHER reason for them to stay away Skittles Aug 16 #36

Not trying to side with one side or the other, but haven't we always had a visa fee? oldmanlynn Aug 16 #37

There have always been countries not needing a Visa to travel here BumRushDaShow Aug 16 #38

PLENTY of OTHER REASONS to avoid visiting the U.S., besides charging you money Jack Valentino Aug 16 #39