He’s written on a variety of topics affecting businesses.
In a July opinion article published in the Wall Street Journal co-written with Heritage Foundation economist Stephen Moore, Puzder said legal immigration was an asset to the country and that deporting the 11 million people in the U.S. illegally “is unworkable.” But he said Trump’s proposals to build a border wall, stiffen enforcement and defund cities that provide sanctuary to undocumented immigrants was “reasonable and sensible given that voters demand action.”
Puzder and Moore described themselves as free traders who oppose putting punitive tariffs in place. They also said taking a tougher stance in trade negotiations may be necessary to restore public support for open markets.
The National Retail Federation, the trade group that represents chain restaurants among other businesses, released a statement praising Puzder as someone who has the experience to understand workforce issues and job creation.
CKE, a closely held company based in Carpinteria, California, has about 3,700 restaurants across most U.S. states and 28 countries. The chain filed for an initial public offering in 2012, but later delayed the move, citing uncertainty about health-care and commodity prices. The company is relocating its headquarters from the beachside town about 80 miles (130 kilometers) north of Los Angeles to the lower-cost Nashville, Tennessee, area -- a move that’s expected to be completed in 2017.
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