The U.S. government has suspended the issuance of work visas for foreign commercial truck drivers, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced today. This decision comes amid rising safety concerns regarding the increasing number of foreign drivers operating large trucks across American roads.
Rubio emphasized that the presence of these foreign drivers poses a risk to public safety and undermines the livelihoods of American truckers. "The growing number of foreign drivers operating large trucks with trailers on the roads of the USA endangers the lives of Americans and undermines the livelihoods of American truckers," he stated.
This move follows a broader review of visa policies, as the U.S. aims to address various immigration-related challenges. Earlier this month, the State Department commenced a review of 55 million legal immigrants, highlighting ongoing scrutiny of visa issuance processes. For more on this, see our recent developments.
The suspension of work visas is expected to have a significant impact on the trucking industry, which is already facing a driver shortage. Industry experts warn that this could exacerbate existing supply chain issues, affecting the delivery of goods nationwide.
