Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:58pm on 04 Dec 2025,Thursday International
The U.S. Department of Labor declared "American Jobs are for American workers" amid ongoing H-1B visa controversy. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt clarified President Trump holds a "nuanced opinion" on the program, stating he opposes replacing American workers and wants manufacturing industry revitalization. Trump recently raised H-1B visa fees to $100,000 sixty times the previous cost claiming visas were "abused" to undercut wages and outsource IT jobs. However, Trump appears to be softening his stance, telling Fox News that America needs "skilled immigrant workers" in key industries. Leavitt explained that while Trump wants American workers prioritized, he supports temporary foreign workers for establishing manufacturing facilities producing niche products like batteries. (PC: X)
