Monday, March 6, 2017
Over 200 economists say Trump is wrong on immigration
It is no real surprise but CNN Money reports that the National Association of Business Economics (NABE) surveyed 285 economists at America's big companies. The economists were asked what they thought of Trump's policies. The response was clear: They disagree with Trump on immigration, NAFTA and how to handle the debt.
Unlike Trump, these business experts favor "relaxed immigration policies" to boost the economy.
Nearly half (49%) support an increase in U.S. immigration. Another 27% don't think Trump should make any changes to immigration policy. In other words, 216 leading business economists don't think the U.S. needs to crack down on the number of people coming into America.
"Panelists especially favor expanding the H-1B visa program for high-skill workers," says Richard DeKaser, corporate economist at Wells Fargo and NABE survey chair. Businesses continue to complain that they cannot find enough skilled workers.
KJ
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