‘Invest in Americans first,’ says US spokesperson, linking H-1B reform with cutting Russia trade

The US State Department spokesperson said the H-1B policy is being refocused to prioritise investment in US citizens and reduce reliance on trade with Russia, especially Russia’s oil exports which are seen as funding its war. She also emphasised that America wants to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict quickly, and cutting trade with Russia is a strategic move to limit its war resources.