00:00For the first time ever, the U.S. passport has dropped out of the world's top 10.
00:04Here's what that means, and why it's happening.
00:07According to the Henley Passport Index, Americans can now travel to 180 countries without a visa.
00:13That might sound like a lot, but it places the U.S. at 12th place, tied with Malaysia.
00:19Just a decade ago, America had the most powerful passport in the world.
00:23Now? It's the lowest it's been since the ranking began 20 years ago.
00:27So what changed?
00:29Nations like Singapore, South Korea, and Japan now lead the pack.
00:33Singaporeans can enter 193 countries visa-free.
00:36Meanwhile, China has surged up the rankings.
00:39And the U.K. is also slipping, now at 8th place.
00:43The drop in U.S. ranking is tied to stricter immigration policies, especially during the Trump administration.
00:49Countries like Brazil and Vietnam have revoked visa-free access for Americans.
00:54China, which granted visa-free access to many European countries,
00:57left the U.S. out.
00:59Experts say this isn't just about travel.
01:02It's about global trust and openness.
01:04And America, once seen as the global gatekeeper, may now be viewed as less welcoming.
01:09The U.S. passport is still strong, but its power is fading.
01:13And that says more about global politics than just border control.
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