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According to the proclamation, the system has been "deliberately exploited," leading to a displacement of U.S. workers—particularly in high-tech fields. The White House cites statistics showing that from 2000 to 2019, foreign STEM workers doubled from 1.2 million to 2.5 million, outpacing the overall growth in the STEM workforce, which increased by only 44.5%. Notably, the foreign share of the workforce in computer and math occupations rose from 17.7% to 26.1%, further emphasizing the trend.