I don&#x27;t how you would take into account all possible factors to make a perfect comparison, but objectively looking at the research and data available on this topic, it&#x27;s clear to me that the USA is lagging in STEM fields.<p>Some tech companies do hire from abroad because it&#x27;s cheaper, but there is a real skill deficit in STEM fields and there are just not enough skilled people available to recruit. This has been openly acknowledged by the tech companies, universities and the Government.<p>The question is not whether the USA is lagging in STEM, it is what should be done about the fact that the USA is lagging in STEM fields?