美国护照首次跌出“全球前十”，美媒：系近期系列签证政策变化叠加的结果

Core Insights - The latest "Henley Passport Index" indicates that the U.S. passport has fallen out of the top ten strongest passports globally for the first time, now ranking 12th alongside Malaysia, with visa-free access to 180 out of 227 tracked countries and regions [1][2] - The decline in the U.S. passport's ranking is attributed to recent changes in visa policies, including Brazil revoking visa-free status for U.S. citizens and new electronic visa systems in Somalia and Vietnam excluding the U.S. from their visa-free lists [1] Group 1 - The "Henley Passport Index" has been published for nearly two decades and ranks passports based on the number of destinations their holders can access without a visa, using data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) [1] - The U.S. passport was ranked first in the index in 2014, highlighting a significant decline in its global standing over the years [1] - The index reflects a broader shift in global mobility and soft power dynamics, with countries embracing openness and cooperation advancing, while those clinging to past privileges fall behind [2] Group 2 - The decline in the U.S. passport's ranking coincides with the tightening of immigration policies during the Trump administration, which initially targeted illegal immigration but expanded to include tourists, workers, and students [2] - The trend of increasing isolationism in U.S. policy has contributed to the weakening influence of its passport, similar to other countries with high travel freedom but strict entry restrictions [2]