European officials were blindsided by Trump's announcement of a travel ban amid the coronavirus pandemic

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European countries were caught off guard by US President Donald Trump's announcement of travel restrictions between the US and Europe, CNN reported on Wednesday.

On Wednesday evening, Trump addressed the nation and detailed several steps the US will take as it grapples with the coronavirus pandemic.

Trump said the US will ban all travel from 26 European countries for thirty days - with exceptions for US citizens, permanent residents, and some immediate family members of US citizens or permanent residents.

"Hoping to get the payroll tax cut approved by both Republicans and Democrats, and please remember, very important for all countries & businesses to know that trade will in no way be affected by the 30-day restriction on travel from Europe. The restriction stops people not goods," Trump tweeted, contradicting his earlier remarks.

The State Department also didn't know the exact details of what Trump was going to announce, CNN reported.

US stock futures and markets around the world slid after Trump's announcement as concerns about the economic fall out from the coronavirus pandemic continued to dominate.

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