Court strikes down Trump H-2A wage rule, leaving growers exposed

A US federal court has struck down a Trump administration wage rule governing H-2A agricultural visa workers, leaving growers uncertain about labour costs and compliance requirements. The H-2A programme is vital to wine production in regions like California, and wage regulations directly affect vineyard operations and budgeting. Industry groups are now waiting to see what wage rules will apply next, creating near-term planning challenges for producers reliant on seasonal migrant labour.