Our immigration system is undermining America’s manufacturing comeback

America’s manufacturing sector is in the middle of a high-stakes comeback. The Trump administration has placed renewed focus on reshoring production and growing our domestic industrial base, announcing policies designed to cut onerous regulations, promote a skilled workforce, and reduce manufacturers’ tax burden.

But while these policies aim to strengthen manufacturing and restore jobs in the United States, the ongoing labor shortage may leave many positions unfilled. Without modernized immigration policies, vacancies will persist, and American products may be delayed in reaching customers.