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$100,000 to Work in America? Tech World in Shock
Trump’s Visa Bombshell Could Reshape Silicon Valley
September 22, 2025
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Good Morning, Markets are eyeing record levels even as Washington rattles global talent pipelines with a proposed $100,000 H-1B visa fee. We explain what the plan could mean for Big Tech, why India’s outsourcing giants are on edge, and how higher labor costs might ripple through margins. If you’re indexed to the S&P or leaning on services and software names, this one deserves your attention.Meanwhile, markets are parsing Wall Street’s record week while eyeing AI’s role in sustainability at Amazon. Don't forget there's Trivia at the bottom of the Newsletter. And with that, here are your Morning Bullets. – Truly yours, Fred Frost |
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🔥 The Big BulletTrump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee plan jolts tech and outsourcingWhat happened: The administration announced a plan to charge a $100,000 fee for new H-1B visas. Big Tech firms and foreign governments reacted quickly as details began to emerge. The move raised questions about how companies will hire specialized workers from abroad. Officials later clarified that current H-1B holders would not be affected. India voiced concern, given its large pool of tech talent working in the U.S. Hiring plans at major firms are now under review. The news also prompted early market chatter about labor costs. Many stakeholders are waiting for the final rules and timeline. Companies are preparing contingency plans in case the fee takes effect soon. Why it matters: A steep fee could raise costs for U.S. tech, consulting, and healthcare companies that rely on skilled visas. It may also hit Indian IT leaders, as outsourcers like TCS and Infosys rethink their U.S. staffing strategy. With fewer imported skills, some projects could slow or shift locations. Wage pressures may rise if firms compete for a smaller local talent pool. Markets are already on alert, with U.S. futures edging lower as traders await clarity on the policy. For investors, higher labor costs can squeeze margins, especially in services and software. Smaller firms may feel the impact first if they cannot absorb new expenses. Policy uncertainty alone can dampen hiring and capital plans. What’s next: Business leaders are pressing for changes, as CEOs openly criticize the $100,000 fee plan. Watch for a formal proposal, which will set the enforcement date and any exemptions. Industry groups could seek legal or legislative relief if costs look punitive. Stock moves may widen once details land, especially among India-focused IT providers and U.S. services firms. Early signals show cracks, with mid-cap IT names reacting despite claims the impact is limited. Also track currency moves, since shifts in hiring may change cross-border cash flows. If rules soften, risk may ease and hiring plans could resume. If not, firms may accelerate automation or relocate work to lower-cost regions.
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📜 This Day in History – September 22September 22 includes milestones in rights, culture, and legal tradition—quiet armatures behind later transformations.
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Today's Trivia
Last week, 89% of you chose the right answer to the trivia question: To measure the average change in prices paid by consumers for goods and services
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