US protectionism has started to spread to nonmanufacturing sectors as recently exemplified by a large increase in the fee for an H1-B visa, a work visa for highly skilled foreigners such as engineers. However, such protectionist policies could trigger tech sector offshoring to the detriment of the US’s economic future.

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