Robert Besser
15 Apr 2025, 19:39 GMT+10
WASHINGTON, D.C: U.S. President Donald Trump said this week that farmers might be allowed to ask the government to keep some farmworkers who are in the country illegally — if those workers first leave the U.S. and then return legally.
Trump's comments, made during a Cabinet meeting, were not very clear but gave the most information so far about his plan for farmworkers without legal papers. These workers make up about half of the U.S. farm workforce. Farm groups have warned that deporting many of them could seriously hurt the food supply. Many of these workers also work in meat and dairy industries.
Trump said, "We'll work with farmers who strongly support certain workers. These workers can stay for a while, help the farms, then leave and come back through a legal process. We need to support our farmers and businesses like hotels that rely on these workers."
He added, "A farmer could bring a letter saying a worker is hardworking and important. We'll slow down the process for them, and later they can return as legal workers."
Get a daily dose of Cambodian Times news through our daily email, its complimentary and keeps you fully up to date with world and business news as well.
Publish news of your business, community or sports group, personnel appointments, major event and more by submitting a news release to Cambodian Times.
More InformationWASHINGTON, D.C: U.S. President Donald Trump said this week that farmers might be allowed to ask the government to keep some farmworkers...
BEIJING, China: As tensions with Washington deepen, Chinese President Xi Jinping is turning his focus to Southeast Asia, with a diplomatic...
PASADENA, California: Because many people are worried about dangerous chemicals in smoke, ash, and debris from recent wildfires, Los...
WASHINGTON, D.C.: President Donald Trump, who had often complained about weak water pressure in showers, has signed an order to remove...
NEW DELHI, India: Apple has ramped up shipments of iPhones from India to the United States, chartering aircraft to move hundreds of...
WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. Commerce Department during the week ended about US$4 million in funding to Princeton University for assessing...
Karachi [Pakistan], April 15 (ANI): Lahore Qalandars' seasoned left-arm spinner Asif Afridi is striving to achieve a unique goal in...
(Photo credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images) After three consecutive series defeats, the Los Angeles Dodgers will be out to end their skid...
(Photo credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images) The St. Louis Cardinals have climbed back to .500 by winning four of their last six games....
(Photo credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images) It took until late July last year for the San Diego Padres to hit their stride. As a...
(Photo credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images) Pete Alonso waited for much of the offseason without knowing where he would play in...
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India] April 15 (ANI): Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batter Shaik Rasheed described his nervousness before the...