Impact of Additional H-2B Foreign Visa Workers on American Labor Market

The Department of Homeland Security plans to bring in an additional 65,000 H-2B foreign visa workers for blue-collar jobs, potentially impacting American workers. This move is aimed at keeping wages down and prices low for consumers.

H-2B Foreign Visa Workers in the U.S.

Republicans and Democrats on the House Appropriations Committee are working together to increase the number of H-2B foreign visa workers allowed in the U.S. for blue-collar jobs, despite concerns about abuse and exploitation in the program. The move comes as data shows most job growth under President Biden has gone to migrants rather than native-born Americans.

Impact of Xenophobia on Japan's Economy

President Joe Biden suggests that Japan, China, and Russia are struggling economically due to xenophobia and not welcoming immigrants. Japan is facing demographic challenges and restrictive immigration laws but is trying to attract more foreign workers to sustain economic growth. Public attitudes toward accepting more foreign workers in Japan are gradually changing.