【环球财经】“特朗普金卡”来了 美国现在有多缺钱

Core Points - The Trump administration has introduced a new visa program called the "Golden Card," aimed at attracting foreign individuals with exceptional abilities willing to support the U.S. [1][5] - The program allows individuals to obtain expedited visa processing by paying $1 million to the U.S. Treasury or $2 million through corporate sponsorship [1][7] - The initiative is expected to generate over $100 billion in revenue, which will be allocated for tax cuts, economic growth projects, and debt repayment [5] Visa Program Details - The "Golden Card" costs $1 million for permanent residency, while a forthcoming "Platinum Card" will be priced at $5 million, allowing holders to stay in the U.S. for up to 270 days without paying taxes on non-U.S. sourced income [7] - Corporations can sponsor employees for the "Trump Corporate Golden Card" at a cost of $2 million per employee [7] Legislative Context - The increase in fees for H-1B visa applicants to $100,000 and the "Golden Card" program can be enacted by presidential announcement, while the "Platinum Card" requires Congressional approval [8] - Experts predict that the new visa initiatives may face legal challenges from the business community and employees, as only Congress has the authority to establish new visa programs and impose fees [8] Economic Context - The introduction of the "Golden Card" program is seen as a response to the U.S.'s severe fiscal challenges and rising debt levels, which have surpassed $37 trillion [10] - The program aims to alleviate financial pressures by selling residency rights to wealthy immigrants, although the funds raised are expected to be insufficient compared to the scale of the national debt [10]