"Zoom out: The White House argues that cutting back on H-1B visas and immigration is a way of "protecting American jobs." U.S. firms will have to hire citizens. But there aren't a lot of workers just sitting around on the sidelines to hire, as Axios' Neil Irwin reported. Employers say there's a dearth of the skilled talent they need for specific roles that pushes them to hire overseas."
"A White House official tells Axios "we remain committed to cementing America's technological and scientific dominance." The White House also points to an Executive Order in April directing agencies "to modernize, integrate and re-align programs to address critical workforce needs in emerging industries." The order called for funding for apprenticeships - earlier this week the Labor Department announced $25 million in funding for such "workforce training" programs in Alabama and Colorado."
Two main forces are reducing U.S. labor supply: immigration crackdowns and an aging native-born workforce. The administration frames reduced H‑1B visas as protecting American jobs and expects firms to hire citizens. Employers report a shortage of specialized skilled talent, pushing them to recruit overseas. A White House spokeswoman asserts there is no shortage of American workers, while officials emphasize commitment to technological and scientific leadership. An Executive Order ordered workforce modernization and apprenticeships, and the Labor Department allocated $25 million for training programs in Alabama and Colorado. Uncertainty remains about which industries will be served and readiness for an AI-driven transition.
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