Trump signs new counterterrorism strategy targeting cartels in the Americas and anti American groups at home

The plan shifts focus to hemispheric threats and internal militants

President Donald Trump signed a new national counterterrorism strategy that elevates threats across the Americas, including efforts to cripple cartel operations. It also calls out violent, anti-American political groups inside the United States. The strategy’s goal is to safeguard America’s homeland, with international partners to be consulted as part of efforts targeting threats linked to Iran.