Engineers, Not Immigrants, Will Save America, by John Mac Ghlionn

A nation’s strength is seen not in words but in works. Roads, bridges, power grids, and factories reveal its character more than any speech or summit. By that measure, China has moved far ahead. High-speed rail links its provinces, solar fields cover its deserts, and factories bring ideas to life with remarkable speed. These are the fruits of engineers, who are honored for their work.

Dan Wang, in his book Breakneck, describes this ascent well. Yet he errs when he argues that America’s answer is to bring in more talent from abroad. No country can build its future on the labor of others. Renewal begins at home—in the classroom, the workshop, and the family. President Trump’s recent order requiring a $100,000 fee for every new H-1B visa application points in the right direction. Critics say it will price out small firms, but the principle is sound. American workers should not be undercut by a pipeline of cheap foreign labor. ….

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