Trump's foreign worker crackdown comes for Microsoft, Adobe, IT firms
Vice President JD Vance said Thursday that he is suspending Microsoft , Adobe and several other IT firms' ability to hire foreign-born workers for permanent jobs in the U.S. Why it matters: The move will affect hundreds of companies owned by the tech giant, escalating the Trump administration's cracking down on immigrant labor. What they're saying: " We want people to invest in the United States…
President JD Vance has announced a crackdown on foreign workers for permanent jobs at IT giants Microsoft and Adobe, along with numerous other technology firms. This decision comes as part of the Trump administration's ongoing efforts to reduce immigrant labor in the United States. During a Thursday press conference, Vance emphasized the importance of investing in the American technology sector while also promoting the hiring of American workers.
He urged companies like Microsoft to prioritize employing American workers instead of relying on foreign labor. Vance expressed concern that companies could potentially lay off American workers before replacing them with foreign workers, which he deemed unacceptable. This development marks a significant shift in the administration's stance on immigrant labor and will undoubtedly impact hundreds of tech companies operating within the U.S. boundaries.
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