Thu, 26 Jun 2025

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 Migrant crackdown risks choking off critical supply of US workers

President Donald Trump's crackdown on immigrants could have serious economic repercussions.

* Victor Moran's cleaning business in Maryland has lost around 15 workers due to President Trump's crackdown on immigrants, with hundreds more at risk if the policy is expanded.
* The US economy relies heavily on immigrant labor, with nearly one in five workers being an immigrant last year, a record high according to census data.
* Trump's policies target people in the US illegally, but also affect those who are authorized to work under temporary protections such as TPS (Temporary Protected Status).
* Businesses across the US are concerned about the impact of Trump's deportation drive on their workforce and economy, including: + A Texas-based healthcare company that relies on 80% foreign-born staff. + A hospital network in Texas that has already lost workers due to the policy changes. + The homebuilding industry, which is reporting delays and increased costs due to missing work crews.
* Economists warn that Trump's policies could have far-reaching economic consequences, including: + Slowing growth in the workforce. + Forcing firms to pay more to recruit staff, leading to higher inflation. + Turning the US into a "closed country" with a stagnant and slow-growing economy.
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