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Microsoft president warns Trump green-card curbs could cripple US tech

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Neutral summary

Microsoft president Brad Smith has sharply criticized the Trump administration's plans to restrict green-card access for highly skilled foreign workers, warning the move could undermine the competitiveness of the US technology sector and trigger a brain drain. According to Politico, Smith said the restrictions could cripple the American tech industry for more than a generation, as reported by Mint and Onet Wiadomości. He also dismissed Vice President JD Vance's accusations that Microsoft engaged in widespread fraud with H-1B visas, calling them off base, Newsweek reports. Smith noted that most of Microsoft's green-card applications are for long-time employees rather than new hires, and rejected claims that the company replaced laid-off Americans with foreign workers, according to Business Insider. He said the suspension of green-card sponsorships would hurt the country's ability to attract top tech talent, including in AI, and that "we should all be worried," as quoted by Times of India.

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Publication timeline

  1. · Channel NewsAsia (outlet profile)

    Microsoft president warns green-card curbs could hurt US tech, Politico reports

  2. · El Economista (outlet profile)

    Presidente de Microsoft acusa que las restricciones a residencia perjudicarían a tecnológicas en EU. Brad Smith advirtió que la medida de la Administración Trump para restringir el acceso a la tarjeta verde a los trabaj…

  3. · Mint (outlet profile)

    'Could cripple US tech for more than a generation': Microsoft President Brad Smith on Trump's green-card curbs. Microsoft President Brad Smith warned that Trump's green-card restrictions for skilled foreign workers coul…

  4. · Newsweek (outlet profile)

    Green Card Update: Microsoft President Says Vance 'Off Base' on H-1B Visa. Brad Smith denied Vice President JD Vance's accusations last week that Microsoft was engaging in widespread fraud.

  5. · Onet Wiadomości (outlet profile)

    "Nie narażajmy tego na szwank". Wiceprezes Microsoftu ostrzega przed skutkami polityki Trumpa. Wiceprezes Microsoftu Brad Smith ostro skrytykował dążenia prezydenta Donalda Trumpa do zablokowania drogi do stałego pobytu…

  6. · Times of India (outlet profile)

    Microsoft president on Green Card programme suspension: We should all be worried. Microsoft president Brad Smith expressed concerns about the US government's recent suspension of Green Card sponsorships. He warned that…

  7. · Business Insider (outlet profile)

    Microsoft president warns Trump's immigration crackdown could drive top AI talent abroad. Brad Smith also defended Microsoft against JD Vance's claim that the company replaced laid-off Americans with foreign workers.

Factual core

  • Microsoft President Brad Smith warned that Trump's green-card restrictions for skilled foreign workers could cripple the US technology sector for more than a generation.
  • Brad Smith refuted accusations of visa fraud made by Vice President JD Vance against Microsoft.

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