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What Restaurants Need to Succeed: Immigration Reform, Competitive Swipe Fees, & Strong Trade Policy
The National Restaurant Association today released ambitious federal policy priorities that when achieved, will help stabilize the industry workforce, support industry employment growth, cut costs for restaurant operators, and preserve the global supply chain. The priorities include:
The restaurant and foodservice industry is the nation's second-largest private employer, with more than 15.7 million people...
Trump Says Immigration Plan Will Balance Farm Labor Needs and Border Security
US President Donald Trump said he is crafting an immigration plan aimed at bridging the gap between American farmers who rely on immigrant labor and advocates for stricter border policies—a balancing act that has taken center stage amid recent enforcement actions disrupting agricultural operations nationwide.
"The farmers want to have people who can work very hard in the field, and the other people don't want to have anybody from outside of our country. And I am working on a plan that I think is going to make...
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