'President Trump is focused on getting Americans back to work as quickly as possible,' the official said, on condition of anonymity. Trump had endlessly touted a strong economy, but now finds himself desperate for a political boost ahead of the November election. The ban, while temporary, would amount to major restructuring of legal immigration if made permanent, a goal that had eluded the administration before the pandemic. There will be exemptions for food processing workers, which make up about 15% of H-2B visas, the official said. Trump imposed a 60-day ban on green cards issued abroad in April, which was set to expire Monday.

Source: Daily Mail June 22, 2020 20:09 UTC