President Donald Trump announced a US$100,000 fee on H-1B visas on Friday, in what could be the most sweeping change to America’s skilled worker programme in decades. The move has rattled tech giants, sparked warnings of talent flight, and raised questions about whether protectionism will come at the cost of US innovation.

So what does this say about Trump’s broader immigration agenda, how might it affect the global race for tech talent, and what opportunities or risks does it present for Asia? Bryan DeAngelis, Partner and Head of the Washington Office at Penta Group, joins the Breakfast Show to break down the stakes in Washington and beyond.