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Rubio Halts Foreign Truck Driver Visas Amid Safety Concerns

8/23/2025

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has suspended new worker visas for foreign truck drivers due to safety concerns after a fatal accident in Florida.
The pause addresses worries about foreign drivers affecting American wages and highway safety.
Critics warn this may worsen the truck driver shortage and increase consumer costs.
The decision follows issues with oversight of visa holders, with many foreign truckers working illegally on temporary visitor visas.

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has suspended new worker visas for foreign truck drivers due to safety concerns after a fatal accident in Florida.
The pause addresses worries about foreign drivers affecting American wages and highway safety.
Critics warn this may worsen the truck driver shortage and increase consumer costs.
The decision follows issues with oversight of visa holders, with many foreign truckers working illegally on temporary visitor visas.