CEOs React as Trump Declares English the Sole Official Language of the US
In response to President Trump’s executive order designating English as the official language of the US , SlatorPod gathered Dipak Patel , CEO of GLOBO , and Peter Argondizzo, CEO of Argo Translation , to discuss its implications for the US language industry. The discussion highlighted that language access has long been a key part of US policy, particularly in healthcare, education, and legal services. Dipak pointed out that eliminating language services would create inefficiencies, making it harder for medical professionals to provide accurate care. CEOs React as Trump Declares English the Sole Official Language of the US Peter emphasized the broader uncertainty the order creates as many organizations rely on federal funding for language services, and a lack of clear guidance could lead to reduced support in schools, courts, and public services. Both CEOs acknowledged that while this order presents challenges, the language services industry has historic...