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EPISODE · Sep 22, 2025 · 10 MIN

Trump’s Visa Changes Could Hurt U.S. Economy

from WSJ What’s News · host The Wall Street Journal

A.M. Edition for Sept. 22. President Trump announced a move to dramatically reshape the U.S. immigration system, attaching hefty new fees to H-1B visas, arguing it would be a boon to American workers. But as WSJ business editor Alex Frangos explains, economists are not so sure. Plus, a slew of Western countries recognize a Palestinian state in a significant shift in foreign policy. And, does your barista seem a lot nicer? We know why! Caitlin McCabe hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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