Maryland stands to lose as much as $1 billion if international student enrollment drops off, according to The Baltimore Banner, which reports that the state welcomed over 10,000 such students — many at Johns Hopkins University — contributing significantly to local economies through tuition, housing, dining and other spending. Their presence sustains jobs, supports educational institutions financially and adds cultural and intellectual diversity, all of which would suffer if enrollment numbers decline.
From Washington: The Trump administration has specifically targeted Chinese international students. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that the U.S. State Department will “aggressively revoke visas” for Chinese students, including those from Hong Kong, while also implementing increased restrictions and a lengthier application process.
