Trump Softens Stance on H-1B Visa, Emphasizes Need for Skilled Foreign Workers

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The White House has reiterated President Donald Trump's commitment to protecting American jobs while encouraging foreign investment in the US. In a recent statement, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt emphasized the President's goal of revitalizing the American manufacturing industry and supporting companies that invest in the US with skilled foreign workers. Leavitt described Trump's views on the H-1B visa as 'nuanced and common sense', citing the need for companies to bring in foreign workers to create niche products and establish manufacturing facilities in the US. However, she stressed that Trump wants to see American workers in those jobs in the long run. The President has been direct with foreign companies investing in the US, telling them that they must hire American workers if they want to do business in the country. This stance has been evident in Trump's recent defense of the H-1B visa programme, which he believes is necessary for industries that require specialized expertise. Speaking at the US Saudi Investment Forum on November 20, Trump argued that companies cannot expect to hire people from unemployment lines to run advanced factories or make complex products. He emphasized the need for skilled foreign workers, saying 'I'm gonna welcome those people. This is MAGA.' The H-1B system remains a contentious issue, with Trump's administration facing criticism from within its own political base. However, the White House maintains that the programme is necessary for industries that rely on specialized expertise, and that it will continue to support companies that invest in the US with skilled foreign workers.