To be sure, Mr. Trump’s choice of words drew condemnation from around the world. Botswana and Haiti asked for meetings with American diplomats to clarify what Mr. Trump said and what he believes. But some in migration policy circles fear this transition has already begun. European leaders initially distanced themselves from him — in both word and action. Restrictive migration policy is “not solely confined to the black sheep in the East,” Ms. Woollard said.

Source: New York Times January 12, 2018 23:05 UTC