President Trump announced a new plan. It will help rich foreign investors come to the United States. At the same time, he warned the president of Colombia. These two announcements were made at the White House. They show different ways the U.S. deals with other countries. The U.S. wants rich people to come. But it also wants to control immigration.
The new "Trump Gold Card" program is for rich people. It will help them get residency and citizenship faster. They must invest at least one million dollars. Companies must invest two million dollars per employee. There is a fee of fifteen thousand dollars. A special "platinum" option costs five million dollars. It offers tax benefits. This plan is to keep talented people in the U.S.
This plan is different from other immigration rules. Some people say it is wrong to sell citizenship. They say it only helps rich people. Others think it is good. They believe it will bring skilled workers and money to the U.S. This will help the economy.
President Trump also spoke to the president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro. Petro has criticized U.S. drug policy. Trump warned Petro about cocaine production. He said Petro could have "big problems." Trump also said, "he'll be next." This refers to U.S. military actions. The U.S. is targeting drug boats.
These actions have important effects. The visa program may create a system for immigrants. People with more money might have an easier time. The warning to Colombia could hurt their partnership. This partnership is important for fighting drugs. Some members of Congress are not happy. They are unhappy about recent military actions.
We do not know the long-term effect of the "Gold Card" program. But the damage to the U.S.-Colombia alliance seems real. This could affect cooperation in the region. It shows the U.S. is using money and threats.