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U.S. Economy Faces Crisis from Declining Immigrant Workforce

7/7/2025

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The U.S. economy is at risk due to declining immigration and labor force, as highlighted in a jobs report.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell attributes slower growth to deportation policies from the Trump administration.
Since January 2025, the foreign-born labor force has dropped by 735,000, affecting industries like healthcare.
Research indicates that immigration benefits wages for less-educated U.S. workers.
Powell cautions that a shrinking labor force could impede economic growth.

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Story summary

The U.S. economy is at risk due to declining immigration and labor force, as highlighted in a jobs report.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell attributes slower growth to deportation policies from the Trump administration.
Since January 2025, the foreign-born labor force has dropped by 735,000, affecting industries like healthcare.
Research indicates that immigration benefits wages for less-educated U.S. workers.
Powell cautions that a shrinking labor force could impede economic growth.