[x86x87]

it's almost like they don't want tourists.

[koolba]

Or they want to have one more chip to play with when negotiating trade deals.

[ASalazarMX]

Like a child banging their head on the wall because you won't let them use their iPad. At some point people start calling your bluffs.

[general1726]

It is for visa, which can't be waived. ESTA is a visa waiver, therefor would not apply.

[oceansky]

Then why host the World Cup?

[keyringlight]

And the Olympics in 2028

[ebiester]

FIFA is looking at moving our matches to Canada. I don't think this administration was that interested in hosting a global event.

[pjc50]

Agreed under a previous administration. Besides, oligarchs like football, that's why it was hosted in Qatar previously.

[hobofan]

... from "certain" countries.

Many "desirable" countries have visa-waiver programs where I would assume they would be unaffected.

[swat535]

Not just from certain countries but they only want certain people from certain countries.

[jabjq]

I thought the position of HN was that tourism is bad.