American manufacturing
Trump Administration Launches Project Firewall: Enforcing H-1B Visa Rules to Protect American Workers
Nov 26, 2025 02:28 pm CST
The Trump administration has introduced Project Firewall, a collaborative initiative between the Department of Labor and EEOC designed to enforce H-1B visa regulations and prioritize American workers in hiring processes. While maintaining a "nuanced" approach to skilled immigration, Trump insists qualified Americans must not be replaced by foreign workers, with increased scrutiny on employers' compliance with labor laws.
Trump's New H-1B Visa Strategy: Temporary Foreign Workers to Train Americans Before Returning Home
Nov 13, 2025 11:04 am CST
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reveals President Trump's reimagined H-1B visa program that focuses on bringing skilled foreign workers temporarily to train Americans in manufacturing and technology sectors, aiming to rebuild domestic capabilities while ensuring the skills transfer benefits American workers long-term.
Trump's 100% Pharmaceutical Tariffs Face EU Resistance Citing Trade Deal Immunity
Sep 26, 2025 08:44 pm CST
President Trump has announced steep new tariffs on pharmaceuticals and other imported goods, with the EU claiming immunity under a previous trade agreement. The measures include a 100% tariff on pharmaceutical products, 25% on heavy trucks, and significant tariffs on furniture and kitchen products. These protectionist policies aim to rebuild US manufacturing but have sparked concerns about inflation and supply chain disruptions among international allies and trading partners.