White House Orders Federal Contractors to Limit Their Use of Foreign Workers

Government Executive: President Trump signed an executive order on Monday that requires agencies to review their procurement practices to ensure that only U.S. citizens and nationals are working on federal contracts.

The order is aimed at protecting Americans’ jobs as the United States faces an economic recession as a result of the novel coronavirus pandemic. While it reflects the federal government’s increased reliance on contractors and the Trump administration’s priorities, some experts say there are lingering questions on how it will be implemented.

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