Trump visa cuts, tariff hikes turn Chinese students away from American Dream

International students like Yao, a biology Ph.D. student whose U.S. enrollment was delayed due to funding cuts under President Trump, face significant challenges in finding alternative destinations. visa revocations and university funding cuts have increased anxiety among international students, with additional hurdles for those from China amid the U.S.-China trade war and anti-China sentiments. Chicago-based Yao reflects on how politics has impacted her experience as an international student, drawing attention to the growing challenges and tensions surrounding international education in the U.S.