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He notes that the U.S. faces a profound shortage of skilled blue-collar workers because of demographic shifts and evolving attitudes. The baby boomer generation prioritized college degrees over technical skills, and recent policies have limited migration from other countries, reducing the influx of semi-skilled labor. Meanwhile, Mexico’s own migration and urbanization trends mean that its semi-skilled workforce—traditionally a valuable resource for U.S. industries—is shrinking in relative terms.