Economy and macroUpdated November 9

A top US astrophysicist moves to the Netherlands.

Semafor describes a wider squeeze under President Donald Trump: White House cuts to university funding and an immigration crackdown have pushed several academics to leave, while dozens of scientists have gone to China. Restrictive US visa policies are also deterring many international applicants. The report presents the astrophysicist’s move to the Netherlands as another sign of brain-drain concerns. Experts fear those policies could make it harder for the US to attract top global talent and erode its leadership in fields such as AI. The head of the Dutch Research Council told The New York Times the departures are a tragedy for those leaving, but a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the Netherlands.

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Coverage started November 9