skilled worker

But while it might have been possible to cram in more beds, finding the extra skilled workers to staff them was far more difficult.

The shortage of skilled workers has already impacted Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., the world's largest contract chip manufacturer, which produces the majority of the most advanced semiconductor chips for clients like Apple and Nvidia.

Balekian said he supports a total overhaul of the American immigration system to prioritize young, skilled workers who speak English, which could also include a pathway to citizenship for some immigrants who lack documentation.

California is also home to thousands of immigrants — many of them skilled workers in Silicon Valley — who face decades-long waits to obtain a green card and must continually renew their work visas.

To achieve this the UK needs to become more independent of China in producing its own batteries and bringing in skilled workers for this purpose, she explained.