Trump Sides With Tech Industry on Visas for Skilled Foreign Workers

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President-elect Donald Trump expressed his support for the use of visas to attract skilled foreign workers to the United States, aligning himself with tech industry leaders like Elon Musk. This stance has sparked debate within his conservative base, as some argue against increased immigration.

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In fact, Trump has in the past criticized the H-1B visas, calling them “very bad” and “unfair” for U.S. workers. During his first term as president, he unveiled a “Hire American” policy that directed changes to the program to try to ensure the visas were awarded to the highest-paid or most-skilled applicants.

“I have many H-1B visas on my properties. I’ve been a believer in H-1B. I have used it many times. It’s a great program,” Trump told the newspaper.Canadian Cabinet ministers meet with Trump’s nominee for commerce secretary in bid to avoid tariffsHe did not appear to address questions about whether he would pursue any changes to the number or use of the visas once he takes office Jan. 20.

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