Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:08am on 13 Nov 2025,Thursday International
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent clarified President Trump's H-1B visa policy aims to temporarily import skilled foreign experts to train American workers, not replace them. Speaking to Fox News, Bessent described it as a "knowledge transfer" strategy to revive US industries like manufacturing, shipbuilding, and semiconductors after years of outsourcing. "Train the US workers. Then go home. Then the US workers fully take over," Bessent explained. He emphasized that Americans currently lack expertise in fields abandoned for decades, making foreign knowledge essential. The policy aligns with Trump's broader effort to restore critical industries domestically. Bessent also confirmed discussions on a $2,000 tariff rebate for families earning under $100,000, ensuring trade policy benefits reach American households directly.
