Despite steady economic development, Georgia’s economy faces critical challenges, including labor market instability, economic uncertainty, and restrictive immigration policies. Additional pressures stem from high tariffs affecting consumers, small enterprises, and agricultural producers, reshaping the state’s financial landscape. n nChris Clark, president and CEO of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, acknowledged these hurdles but expressed confidence in the state’s long-term economic resilience. He emphasized the need for reforms to international worker programs to prevent potential losses in growth and competitiveness. n
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Georgia Chamber CEO warns of economic losses without reforms to nation’s international worker program
While economic development in Georgia is steady, the state’s economy is facing several crossroads. Economic uncertainty, instability in the job market and strict immigration policies — plus the high cost of tariffs on consumers, small businesses, and the agriculture industry — have altered Georgia’s economic landscape. n nStill, Chris Clark, the president and CEO of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, said he remains optimistic.