President Trump’s decision to impose a $100,000 fee on employers applying for new H-1B visas has rattled Silicon Valley, where companies warn of an exodus of international talent. Forbes reports that European AI startups could be unexpected winners, suddenly in a stronger position to attract engineers, researchers, and founders discouraged by U.S. barriers. The development highlights how shifting immigration policy in Washington can reconfigure the global tech race. Germany, with its deep-tech ecosystem and demand for skilled talent, stands to benefit if it can streamline its own visa pathways and innovation incentives.
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