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During an interview with Fox News host Laura Ingraham on Tuesday (local time), Trump defended the value of skilled immigrant workers, arguing that the US cannot simply repurpose long-term unemployed Americans for complex roles in manufacturing and defence without extensive training.

The US President further noted that while he supports raising wages for American workers, the US must still “bring this talent” to maintain its industrial and technological edge.

“I agree, but you also have to bring this talent,” Trump said when asked whether H-1B visa reform would be a major priority for his administration.

Earlier in September, Trump signed a proclamation that triggered a major overhaul of the H-1B visa petition.

According to the proclamation, there will now be a USD 100,000

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