Will they or won’t they? Major US companies are lining up against Trump’s ban
Facebook, Microsoft, Google, Apple and Amazon are circulating an open letter addressed to the president, but it is not clear when or whether it will be delivered
Seattle — Major US companies including Facebook, Microsoft, Google, Apple and Amazon are circulating an open letter to President Donald Trump expressing concern about his recent order on immigration and offering help fixing it and other policies, according to people familiar with the plan. Other companies involved include firms in finance, manufacturing, energy and consumer goods sectors. It is not clear yet which companies will agree to sign on. The goal was to publish the open letter this week, said one of the people, who asked not to be identified because the discussions were private. Changes were still being made to the document, and it was possible it may not be released. "We share your goal of ensuring that our immigration system meets today’s security needs and keeps our country safe," said a draft of the letter obtained by Bloomberg News. "We are concerned, however, that your recent executive order will affect many visa holders who work hard here in the US and contribute to ...
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