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Why US colleges fear losing billions as Trump-era policies push international students toward Europe

US colleges are facing a potential crisis as international students, who contributed over $43 billion in 2023–24, begin to look toward Europe due to Trump-era immigration crackdowns and research funding cuts. A new €500 million European initiative aims to attract global talent, raising concerns among US institutions about declining enrollment, financial losses, and reduced academic diversity. Education leaders warn that unwelcoming policies could result in long-term damage to America’s global academic reputation.