President Donald Trump speaks Friday, November 13, 2020, at the White House’s Rose Garden in Washington. Evan Woozy | The White House Corona Virus Task Force has recommended to President Donald Trump that the United States begin allowing travelers from 27 countries in Brazil, the United Kingdom and the European Union, according to two officials involved in the AP debate. If Trump signs, it will change the barriers to incoming travel to U.S. allies at the outset of the epidemic, based on the policy proposal. According to these officials, two of the earliest hotspots for the virus and travel from China and Iran, which were banned in January and February, will not be relaxed. The working group was not unanimous in its recommendation, which was sent to the President in advance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Sources said the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention strongly opposed the re-emergence of the trip, especially as the agency leadership signaled to the American people that domestic holiday travel was unsafe. These policies, which, as proposed, do not guarantee the entry of American travelers, are encouraging some of Trump’s advisers to argue that the administration is against the administration’s “America first” mantra. But there are significant differences between countries and camps over what protocols are needed to spread the virus, and both officials who spoke with CNBC said there may be disagreements between outgoing and incoming administrations, further complicating the talks. The United States working group acknowledged that local authorities – such as private airports, governors and mayors – would be responsible for the testing and isolation protocol required when international passengers land upon landing, to avoid creating a federal regulatory regime rather than an epidemic. The White House has not responded to requests for comment on where the policy process stands and when Trump can implement it. Both circles involved in the discussion said that if approved, it would be announced before Trump leaves office, but the growing virus as a holiday approach would challenge any announcement before then. Reuters first announced the removal of travel restrictions. In October, the Wall Street Journal reported that officials were discussing the opening of a travel corridor between New York and London. .
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