Trump Declares War on Tech Outsourcing with Sweeping AI Action Plan Targeting India and China

Bureau of Labor Statistics data demonstrates the cumulative impact on American technology workers. From 2019 to 2023, median weekly earnings for computer and mathematics roles increased just 0.27% after accounting for inflation, while engineering and architecture wages declined 3.53%. The systematic replacement of entry-level positions—junior analysts, associates, and developers—not only depresses wages but eliminates traditional career advancement pathways, creating what economists term a “missing middle” in domestic skill development.

Educational vs. Employment Pipeline Imbalance

The scale of foreign worker integration becomes apparent when examining educational output versus visa issuance. In 2023, American colleges and universities graduated 134,153 citizens and green card holders with computer science degrees. However, the federal government simultaneously issued more than 110,000 work visas for identical fields, significantly intensifying competition for entry-level positions and potentially displacing newly graduated American workers.