In a rare move, US President Donald Trump appeared to defend the H1-B visa programme, whose majority of beneficiaries are Indians, saying the country needed to bring in talent from abroad to address a shortage of domestic workers for available jobs.

During an appearance on Fox News, Trump was asked whether his administration would prioritise the H1-B visa programme over fears that it could suppress wages for American workers.

"I agree, but you do also have to bring in talent," he replied.

When the interviewer interjected and said, "We have plenty of talented workers," the President quickly shot back, "No, you don't."

"You don't have certain talents. People have to learn. You can’t take people off an unemployment line and say, ‘I’m going to put you into a factory where we’re going to ma

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