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California Could Lose $275 Billion from Deportation Plans

6/18/2025

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California faces a staggering potential loss of $275 billion if President Trump's mass deportation plans are enacted, according to a study by the Bay Area Council Economic Institute. The removal of 1.5 million workers—8% of the workforce—would devastate agriculture and construction, leading to soaring food prices across the nation. Immigrants play a crucial role, contributing $23 billion in taxes each year, essential for the state's economic health.

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California faces a staggering potential loss of $275 billion if President Trump's mass deportation plans are enacted, according to a study by the Bay Area Council Economic Institute. The removal of 1.5 million workers—8% of the workforce—would devastate agriculture and construction, leading to soaring food prices across the nation. Immigrants play a crucial role, contributing $23 billion in taxes each year, essential for the state's economic health.