US needs 1.7 million skilled workers a year, but Trump’s visa crackdown could leave industries short

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The report estimates that 24% of the skilled trades workforce is aged 55 or older, raising concerns about retirements and replacement needs. Demand is also growing amid investments in data centres, energy modernisation and advanced manufacturing.