Countries that have accepted these migrantsCurrently, there are around 12 countries that have agreements with the Trump administration. The country had earlier accepted TCNs during Mr. Trump’s first term. Reason for these countries to enter into these dealsCompensation and political pressure are said to be the main reasons why these countries have accepted deportees. These have become the speculated reasons as to why the country accepted the “Safe Third Country Agreement.”Similarly, the U.S. sent $7.5 million to Equatorial Guinea in exchange of accepting TCNs. This is known as “chain refoulement.” Federal judges have accused the Trump administration of using third country deportations as chain refoulement.

Source: The Hindu December 19, 2025 05:34 UTC