With the US facing employment issues, the conversation turns to immigration and the possibility of recruiting workers from other countries. However, with the borders closing up under both Trump and Biden, legal immigration numbers have significantly dropped.
Despite the rising costs of travel and accommodation, people seem to be continuing their pre-pandemic spending habits and not slowing down in any way, as they are itching to reestablish some form of normalcy after the lockdown.
According to the speaker, the demand for certain goods has not decreased, despite recent articles and opinions stating otherwise. There is a contrast in feelings versus data which may change the behavior of consumers.