Trump's Immigration Freeze Hurting Stone Mining Businesses In Idaho

The video discusses the reliance of Idaho stone mining companies on Mexican guest workers due to the difficulty of hiring Americans for seasonal, labor-intensive jobs. The pandemic has led to a reduction in the H2B visa program, affecting these companies' ability to operate. Critics argue that employers should make more efforts to hire Americans, but companies claim they cannot function without guest workers.

What impact does the cancellation of additional H2B visas have on the local economy?

In what ways do critics suggest employers could improve their hiring of American workers?