Trump States The U.S. Needs Foreign Workers

Comments on Foreign Labor Needs

He said that the country cannot succeed without foreign workers, adding that most MAGA supporters did not understand this point. He was speaking at the US-Saudi Investment Forum. Trump said many new plants would be built across the country to support economic growth, with many such positions needing to be filled by skilled foreign workers who then must transfer their skills to American employees.

Importance of Skilled Immigration

Trump said that the U.S. will not be successful if it closes its door to people who invest a lot of money in American companies. He elaborated that the foreign professionals can train local workers and then go back to their respective countries. He said that thousands of skilled professionals should come to help fill the important positions. He reiterated that the U.S. needs highly skilled foreign talents. He expressed frustration, even, that some in MAGA don't accept this idea.

Shift in Immigrant Position

Since he came into office, Trump has pursued rigid immigration policies. His recent decision to raise the fee of an H-1B visa to one hundred thousand dollars sent shockwaves across the world. He had expressed in the past that foreign professionals competed with U.S. workers for jobs. Recently, he flip-flopped on this issue. He justified the existence of the H-1B program and said it brings global top talent into the U.S. He stressed that foreign employees can train Americans. Nevertheless, many MAGA supporters began opposing him on this matter.