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[SoulSpokesman]

MSN

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has launched a sharp attack on the H-1B visa system, accusing U.S. companies of laying off Americans in favor of cheaper foreign labor, mostly from India, and calling the program a “cottage industry” that undermines domestic workers.

In a Fox News interview, DeSantis criticized the narrative that H-1B workers represent the “best and brightest,” arguing that the program has become a loophole exploited by firms to cut costs at the expense of American talent.

“Companies lay off Americans while bringing in new H-1Bs. It’s not the best and brightest—it’s a cottage industry, mostly from one country,” he said, pointedly referencing India. “They say it’s the cream of the crop. That’s not the reality.”

DeSantis also linked the influx of foreign workers to broader challenges facing U.S. youth, particularly in an AI-disrupted job market. “Why would we be importing foreign workers when we need to take care of our people?” he said. “These workers save companies money, but they also create a system of indentured servitude that’s taken advantage of time and time again. We will put American people first.”

His comments echo those of U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, who recently described the H-1B system as a “scam” in another Fox News interview. “The current H-1B visa system is a scam that lets foreign workers fill American job opportunities. Hiring American workers should be the priority of all great American businesses,” Lutnick said.

DeSantis also took aim at the rising number of Chinese students in U.S. colleges, criticizing President Trump’s recent decision to open the door to 600,000 Chinese nationals for higher education. "\We’re subsidizing universities, not supporting our own students.”

Citing Florida’s 12 state universities as an example, DeSantis said, “You’re doubling enrollment with Chinese students. Many are connected to the CCP, and that won’t change. I’d rather those slots go to American students.”

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[hydrabadi_arab]

@hydrabadi_arab

Hydra bro,

Nothing they say make much sense.

For once, I agree with you.

Regards

This Indian gets it

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[Rationale]

MSN

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has launched a sharp attack on the H-1B visa system, accusing U.S. companies of laying off Americans in favor of cheaper foreign labor, mostly from India, and calling the program a “cottage industry” that undermines domestic workers.

In a Fox News interview, DeSantis criticized the narrative that H-1B workers represent the “best and brightest,” arguing that the program has become a loophole exploited by firms to cut costs at the expense of American talent.

“Companies lay off Americans while bringing in new H-1Bs. It’s not the best and brightest—it’s a cottage industry, mostly from one country,” he said, pointedly referencing India. “They say it’s the cream of the crop. That’s not the reality.”

DeSantis also linked the influx of foreign workers to broader challenges facing U.S. youth, particularly in an AI-disrupted job market. “Why would we be importing foreign workers when we need to take care of our people?” he said. “These workers save companies money, but they also create a system of indentured servitude that’s taken advantage of time and time again. We will put American people first.”

His comments echo those of U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, who recently described the H-1B system as a “scam” in another Fox News interview. “The current H-1B visa system is a scam that lets foreign workers fill American job opportunities. Hiring American workers should be the priority of all great American businesses,” Lutnick said.

DeSantis also took aim at the rising number of Chinese students in U.S. colleges, criticizing President Trump’s recent decision to open the door to 600,000 Chinese nationals for higher education. "\We’re subsidizing universities, not supporting our own students.”

Citing Florida’s 12 state universities as an example, DeSantis said, “You’re doubling enrollment with Chinese students. Many are connected to the CCP, and that won’t change. I’d rather those slots go to American students.”

Regards

@r3alist @Yasser76 @Meengla @RajaBaja @Dalit @Raj-Hindustani @Guynextdoor @Rationale

Not a surprise. Florida has no decent university, so it will obviously not get the best and brightest of the foreign students. Ironically, it is such universities that need tuition from foreign students the most.

 

[Skukuza]

Are you saying Donald Trump and Surrender Modi have not spoken to one another on the phone since 10 May 2025?

Also, when Donald Trump has publicly said that he had given a 24 hour ultimatum to Surrender Modi, how does that translate into Donald Trump speaking with Field Marshall Asim Munir on the phone?

Honestly, I would rather believe the version of the Indian PM than Trump. From our experience of dealing with Trump, the guy is a f*cking delusional liar who would tell a lie knowing that he is lying

 

[hydrabadi_arab]

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Come to Pakistan, we are open to Indian investment.

 

[Rationale]

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Come to Pakistan, we are open to Indian investment.

This is not a new phenomenon. The bigger Indian textile companies already have operations in Ethiopia, Kenya ( which has a large Gujju diaspora) and Caribbean countries - all have 10% baseline tariffs. Lots more business will move there. The big Indian firms will do just fine. It is their Indian workers and SMEs that will take the big hit.

 

[hydrabadi_arab]

This is not a new phenomenon. The bigger Indian textile companies already have operations in Ethiopia, Kenya ( which has a large Gujju diaspora) and Caribbean countries - all have 10% baseline tariffs. Lots more business will move there. The big Indian firms will do just fine. It is their Indian workers and SMEs that will take the big hit.

Oh yeah big players will not care. Only Indian workers will get hit and India will stop receiving $$.

In early 2010's many Pakistan textile companies invested in Bangladesh, some say $3-5bn as energy crisis/load shedding was hitting peak levels.

 

[Rationale]

Only Indian workers will get hit and India will stop receiving $$.

I agree on the workers, but the holding companies will stay in India, so profits will ultimately come back to India.

 

[SoulSpokesman]

@Rationale

I agree on the workers, but the holding companies will stay in India, so profits will ultimately come back to India.

Unfortunately, not. Profit margins in the textile business are very low. Much of the value addition in the industry goes as salary and wages. It will be a blow to our economy, more importantly to formal employment.

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[rafale]

THIS IS NOT A COMPLIMENT

But Ive heard there is apparently more at play than just trade deals and so on wrt Pakistan.
During PTIs time with Trump(albeit short) - things were “straight”.
This time Pakistan true potential as a no holds barred “wash dirty money” market is opened up and now competing with UAE (which is now moving to less black and more off white).

Tacit indication has been given to every dirty player including Trump’s buddies - “Come on in and wash it all clean”
So you might see PSL and Crypto and everything used for very Trump and buddy friend personal gains at expense of long term FATF and other general financial stability.

But until he is in power - Pakistan may have an easy run.

I think this might continue on even if Trump isn't around but at least the newly revolutionized republican party is.... if next elections go their way, they will probably keep the same momentum and thinking.

 

[ety]

Honestly, I would rather believe the version of the Indian PM than Trump. From our experience of dealing with Trump, the guy is a f*cking delusional liar who would tell a lie knowing that he is lying

Yeah, like they shot down at least 5 Pakistani fighters.

 

[Rationale]

@Rationale

I agree on the workers, but the holding companies will stay in India, so profits will ultimately come back to India.

Unfortunately, not. Profit margins in the textile business are very low. Much of the value addition in the industry goes as salary and wages. It will be a blow to our economy, more importantly to formal employment.

Regards

Whether the profits are fat or thin, they will come back to India. No one will keep them in places like Kenya or Bangladesh.

Yes, Indian workers will be adversely affected , but that has nothing to do with where profits will be kept. In fact, margins will be much better in African countries with their lower cost of labour and only 10% baseline tariffs. The move to Africa from India had already started and the tariffs will only accelerate it. Indian workers will just have to find higher value added work or work in services sector just like American workers had to when lower margin industries had to when manufacturing started to move out of the US.

 

[hydrabadi_arab]

Whether the profits are fat or thin, they will come back to India. No one will keep them in places like Kenya or Bangladesh.

Yes, Indian workers will be adversely affected , but that has nothing to do with where profits will be kept. In fact, margins will be much better in African countries with their lower cost of labour and only 10% baseline tariffs. The move to Africa from India had already started and the tariffs will only accelerate it. Indian workers will just have to find higher value added work or work in services sector just like American workers had to when lower margin industries had to when manufacturing started to move out of the US.

If Indian companies sell textile worth $100 from Africa then they will get $15 at must after paying wages, taxes etc If they are not going to invest in India then chances of profit going to India are quite low. They could easily move that money to USA, Europe, Dubai or some other safe heaven.

 

[Pakistan Space Agency]

Honestly, I would rather believe the version of the Indian PM than Trump. From our experience of dealing with Trump, the guy is a f*cking delusional liar who would tell a lie knowing that he is lying

Why doesn't Surrender Modi call him out then?

Surrender Modi can confront him by saying something like, "Abay chup kar Donald Trump, warna meri goli bi to hai hi na."

 

[Rationale]

If Indian companies sell textile worth $100 from Africa then they will get $15 at must after paying wages, taxes etc If they are not going to invest in India then chances of profit going to India are quite low. They could easily move that money to USA, Europe, Dubai or some other safe heaven.

The big companies are listed in Indian stock exchanges because the valuation they get in India is much higher than anywhere else. There are restrictions on how long much and for how long Indian registerd companies can keep foreign earnings outside India. Anyway, India is the fastest growing economy in the world with a huge untapped domestic market. It offers more attractive opportunities than developed markets. People will also invest abroad for diversification and to acquire assets they have a personal interest in, but the expected returns are certainly higher in India.