Des Moines Sun

Senator Chuck Grassley posted a series of statements on September 25, 2025, addressing issues ranging from STEM graduate unemployment to international trade and local economic concerns.

In a post made at 13:56 UTC, Grassley raised questions about employment trends among U.S. graduates in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields. He wrote: "Did u know US STEM grads now face higher unemployment than the general population??? Maybe its bc Big Tech is laying off US workers while requesting tens of thousands of H1B visas 

Sen Durbin&I r teaming up again asking 10 major companies abt their use of H1B visas> USA labor" (September 25, 2025). Grassley referenced collaboration with Senator Dick Durbin in seeking information from ten large companies regarding their use of H1B visas.

Later that day, at 15:24 UTC, Grassley discussed workforce concerns during an event at Stryten Energy in Manchester. He stated: "Q&A w employees at Stryten Energy in Manchester 21ppl issues: 45X tax bill inflation tariffs infrastructure energy technical training social security farm economy etc #99countymeetings https://t.co/AOcYVc6KSW" (September 25, 2025).

At 16:46 UTC, Grassley addressed agricultural trade tensions involving China and Argentina. In his post he said: "Farmers VERY upset abt Argentina selling soybeans to China right after USA bail out Still ZERO USA soybeans sold to China Meanwhile China is still hitting USA w 20% retaliatory tariff NEED CHINA TRADE DEAL NOW farmers need markets 2boost farm economy" (September 25, 2025).

Grassley's remarks reflect ongoing debates around the U.S. job market for STEM graduates as well as agricultural export challenges linked to international tariffs and competition from countries such as Argentina. His comments also highlight continued concern over the impact of H1B visa allocations on domestic employment opportunities for American workers.