Western Union Caught in the Middle as Trump Pushes 5% Remittance Tax on African Immigrants.

Western Union Caught in the Middle as Trump Pushes 5% Remittance Tax on African Immigrants.

(The America)

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African immigrants in countries like Nigeria, Kenya, and Ghana, many of whom once supported Donald Trump, are expressing frustration over his latest move—a proposed 5% tax on remittances sent abroad.

The policy has sparked concern among communities that depend on money transfers to support their families back home.

Trump’s administration has introduced a bill that would levy a tax on international remittances, directly affecting over 40 million people, including green card holders and visa workers.

Additionally, Trump has signaled plans to block remittances entirely for undocumented immigrants through a presidential memorandum.

Critics argue that the proposed tax unfairly targets immigrant communities, with a significant number of those affected coming from Nigeria, Kenya, and Ghana.

The measure not only makes sending money home more expensive but could also make it impossible for undocumented individuals to do so.

This move has alarmed bloggers and activists across African nations, who fear the economic consequences of restricted remittance flows.

As debate intensifies, immigrant advocates are pushing back, warning that the policy could worsen financial hardships and disrupt economies that rely on remittance-driven support.

Western Union and other money transfer services find themselves at the center of the controversy, as millions face uncertainty over their ability to send funds home.